#A2A4A3
- Brightness
- 163.3
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 150°, 1%, 64%
- HSV V %
- 64%
- Lab
- 67.2, -0.9, 0.3
- CMYK (%)
- 1%, 0%, 1%, 36%
- PNG size
- 5.5 KB
- Tone / Feel
- mid, muted cool hue
Recommended text: Black (8.38:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #A2A4A3
Common Name: Light Gray
RGB: 162, 164, 163
HSL: H: 120°, S: 1%, L: 64%
Contrast Ratios:
- Vs. White: 7.2:1 (Passes AA)
- Vs. Black: 2.6:1 (Fails AA)
Mood Blurb: This particular shade of light gray evokes a sense of neutrality and understated elegance. It's subtle yet sophisticated, making it versatile for various design contexts, from modern interiors to minimalist branding. Popular across industries for its unobtrusiveness, it remains a go-to for professional designs.
Close Matches
- Australian Standard AS2700 N33 - LIGHTBOX GREY: #AAABAA, ΔE=2.72
- British Standard BS 2660-7076 - Court Grey: #A5B2A8, ΔE=7.66
- Jotun Paint - GREY EVENT: #9E9F9D, ΔE=1.95
- Pantone FHI 14-5002 TCX - Silver: #A2A2A1, ΔE=0.96
- RAL 9006 - White Aluminium: #A5A5A4, ΔE=0.93
Why Designers Use It
Light gray is a key neutral color that designers often rely on for its versatility and subtlety. It doesn’t overpower other elements, making it a perfect background or complementary color for bolder tones. It's commonly used in corporate branding, interior design, and even in automotive design where the goal is to evoke a professional and polished feel. Due to its neutrality, it's a color found in almost every industry, from software interfaces to military designs, often used in combination with darker shades to provide contrast without being too harsh. Its chemical composition (predominantly mineral-based pigments) makes it durable for paints used in both industrial and residential spaces. As a color, it’s used to convey sophistication, clarity, and cleanliness, often linked with modernity and functionality.