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#A8A8A8 Color — #A8A8A8

Complete color reference for #A8A8A8: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#A8A8A8
RGBrgb(168, 168, 168)
HSLhsl(0, 0%, 66%)
HSVhsv(0, 0%, 66%)
CMYKC:0% M:0% Y:0% K:34%
CSS Color#A8A8A8
Decimal11053224
Luminance0.3916

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#A8A8A8 on White
Ratio: 2.38:1 — Fail
#A8A8A8 on Black
Ratio: 8.83:1 — AAA
White on #A8A8A8
Ratio: 2.38:1 — Fail
Black on #A8A8A8
Ratio: 8.83:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FBFBFB
100#F2F2F2
200#E5E5E5
300#D8D8D8
400#C6C6C6
500#A8A8A8
600#868686
700#656565
800#434343
900#2A2A2A

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #A8A8A8?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(168, 168, 168). The red channel is 168, green is 168, and blue is 168 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #A8A8A8?

The HSL value is hsl(0, 0%, 66%). Hue is 0°, saturation is 0%, and lightness is 66%.

Does #A8A8A8 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #A8A8A8 achieves a 2.38:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 8.83:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #A8A8A8?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #A8A8A8 is #A8A8A8.