#A1A4A3
- Brightness
- 163.0
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 160°, 2%, 64%
- HSV V %
- 64%
- Lab
- 67.1, -1.3, 0.1
- CMYK (%)
- 2%, 0%, 1%, 36%
- PNG size
- 5.1 KB
- Tone / Feel
- mid, muted cool hue
Recommended text: Black (8.35:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #A1A4A3
Common Name: Vista
RGB: (161, 164, 163)
HSL: (159°, 3%, 64%)
Contrast vs White: 7.1 (AA Pass)
Contrast vs Black: 15.7 (AA Pass)
Mood Blurb: This subdued gray exudes a calm, neutral vibe, evoking an air of subtle sophistication and refinement. Its moderate hue makes it ideal for balancing more vibrant colors while offering versatility across various design applications. With its muted tone, it’s particularly popular in contemporary and minimalist styles.
Close Matches:
- Vista - #A1A4A3 (ΔE=0.00)
- Australian Standard AS2700 - Lightbox Grey - #AAABAA (ΔE=2.87)
- Benjamin Moore - Storm - #A0A19F (ΔE=1.36)
- Pantone FHI - Silver - #A2A2A1 (ΔE=1.25)
- BS 2660 - Court Grey - #A5B2A8 (ΔE=7.51)
Why Designers Use It:
This color is widely appreciated for its neutrality and understated elegance. Designers gravitate towards it for backgrounds, accents, and to create a calming effect. It pairs well with most other hues, especially deeper tones, offering a perfect balance without overwhelming a space. Given its quiet yet distinguished character, it's often seen in corporate, modern interiors, and even luxury brands. The color may evoke thoughts of natural stones like slate or granite, and it can sometimes symbolize technological sophistication in modern digital products.
Though not overly trendy, its reliability and adaptability keep it relevant. Designers tend to favor it for minimalist or industrial aesthetics, where simplicity is key. Its association with concrete, stone, and metal structures means it often finds its place in urban designs, product packaging, and even automotive applications where precision and neutrality are valued.