#A8A8AD | colorate

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About #A8A8AD

HEX #A8A8AD
NAME -
TONE gray
RGB 168 168 173
HSV 240° 2% 67%
CMYK 2% 2% 0% 32%
Provide color information and color scheme for #A8A8AD. #A8A8AD is gray. The component of #A8A8AD is RGB(168 168 173). The complementary color of #A8A8AD is #ADADA8. Gray is the color that is reminiscent of the discreet and unclear. It is suitable for neutral and unassertive designs. By combining gray with other colors, it has the effect of complementing that color.

Color schemes with #A8A8AD

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Color schemes example

Fine adjustment from #A8A8AD

CSS codes

<style type="text/css">
div {
    color : #A8A8AD;
    background-color : #A8A8AD;
}
</style>

Gradient based on #A8A8AD

By using gradient, you can create a spatial depth even in a flat design. Gloss and shading are the effects of light. To create a beautiful gradient, observe nature closely.

Gradient of gloss and shade

More natural expression (sky and drinks)

Contrast ratio

Check the contrast ratio when using white or black for text and background. Evaluation criteria by WCAG 2.0 (A=fail, AA=smallest acceptable, AAA=highest compliance)

White and #A8A8AD (2.37 : 1)

14pt
A
18pt
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A

Black and #A8A8AD (8.87 : 1)

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AAA
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AAA
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AAA

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