#A0A5A7
- RGB
- 0, 0, 0
- Brightness
- 0.0
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 0°, 0%, 0%
- HSV V %
- 0%
- Lab
- 0.0, 0.0, 0.0
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 0%, 0%, 100%
- PNG size
- 5.7 KB
- Tone / Feel
- very dark, muted warm hue
Recommended text: White (0.00:1 — Fail / Fail)
Color Profile: #A0A5A7
Common Name: Network Gray
RGB: 160, 165, 167
HSL: ~195°, 5%, 64%
Contrast vs White: 4.3:1 — Pass (AA Normal)
Contrast vs Black: 6.6:1 — Pass (AA Large)
Mood & Feel:
A subtle whisper of grey with a hint of maritime chill, #A0A5A7 is calm, reliable, and refreshingly unintrusive. It's often perceived as tech-forward and adaptable, making it a low-drama favorite in contemporary environments.
Closest Named Matches:
- Sherwin-Williams - Network Gray (#A0A5A7) — Exact match, ΔE=0.00
- British Standard BS381C-626 - Camouflage Grey (#A0A9AA) — ΔE=1.97
- Munsell - 5b 6.5/0.5 (#9EA3A4) — ΔE=0.95
- Dunn-Edwards - Baby Seal (#A1A5A8) — ΔE=0.68
- Dutch Boy - Silvered Chain (#A1A6A9) — ΔE=0.68
• Why Designers Use It.
Designers lean into #A0A5A7 when neutrality needs depth. It balances between cool and warm greys, making it hyper-versatile across digital and physical formats. While trending in UI/UX for its low eye fatigue and modern softness, it's also present in industrial and military aesthetics—evident in its match with Camouflage Grey and defense-grade palettes.
It’s commonly found in electronics housing, automotive interiors, and urban furnishings. This tone reflects brushed aluminum, foggy steel, and overcast skies—invoking precision and understatement. Its subtle coolness aligns with scandinavian minimalism and tech design, and the exact match with Sherwin-Williams’ “Network Gray” makes it a go-to for architects and system designers alike.
From airplane cabins to software dashboards, it's a quiet backdrop for high-performance environments. Not flashy, not loud—but trustworthy. A designer's clean slate that still whispers sophistication.