DarkGray — #A9A9A9 HEX Color
About DarkGray
DarkGray (#A9A9A9) is a warm, mid, muted neutral tone with a hue of 0°, saturation of 0% and lightness of 66%. It works well for backgrounds and minimalist UI and conveys a timeless feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 2.35:1, while on black it reaches 8.94:1 — so prefer black text when using #A9A9A9 as a background.
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Accessibility & Contrast
Recommendation: when using #A9A9A9 as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.
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CSS Code Snippets
background-color: #A9A9A9;color: #A9A9A9;border: 2px solid #A9A9A9;background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A9A9A9, #a9a9a9);Code Export
:root {
--color-primary: #a9a9a9;
--color-primary-rgb: 169, 169, 169;
--color-primary-hsl: 0, 0%, 66%;
}Explore Color Tools
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of color #A9A9A9?
Color #A9A9A9 is commonly known as DarkGray. It is a warm, mid, muted neutral tone.
Is #A9A9A9 a warm or cool color?
DarkGray (#A9A9A9) is a warm color. With a hue of 0°, it falls in the neutral family.
What colors go well with #A9A9A9?
Colors that pair well with DarkGray (#A9A9A9) include its complementary color (#A9A9A9), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous neutral tones for harmonious palettes.