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#A0A09F

#A0A09F
Conversions
HEX#A0A09F
RGBrgb(160, 160, 159)
HSLhsl(60, 1%, 63%)
HSVhsv(60, 1%, 63%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 37%)
Copy CSS
color: #a0a09f; /* rgb */ color: rgb(160, 160, 159); /* hsl */ color: hsl(60, 1%, 63%);
Contrast
On white2.62 : 1
On ink black7.31 : 1

About #A0A09F

#A0A09F is the hex color #A0A09F, which translates to rgb(160, 160, 159) in RGB and hsl(60, 1%, 63%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 60 degrees, with a saturation of 1 percent and a lightness of 63 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a mid tone shade.

Using #A0A09F in a design

Text placed directly on #A0A09F is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #A0A09F

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #A0A09F for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #A0A09F

  • HEX: #A0A09F
  • RGB: rgb(160, 160, 159)
  • HSL: hsl(60, 1%, 63%)
  • HSV: hsv(60, 1%, 63%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 37%)

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