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Dark Gray

Hex Code #A8A09F

Color Analysis Summary

Color #A8A09F, historically referred to as Dark Gray, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 66% red, 63% green, and 62% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 168, Green: 160, and Blue: 159. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #A8A09F. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 7°, a saturation of 5%, and a lightness index of 64%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 66%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #A8A09F into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)168, 160, 159
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)7°, 5%, 64%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)7°, 5%, 66%
CSS Valuergb(168, 160, 159)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.56:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background8.19:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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