#A8A0B3
Approximate name: Dark Gray
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
DarkGray
Relative luminance
0.367
Hue H
265°
Saturation S
11%
Lightness L
66%
Value V
70%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Medium
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Purple
Contrast on white: 2.52:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 8.34:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Pass)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#a8a0b3
Protanopia
#a5a4ae
Deuteranopia
#a5a6ad
Tritanopia
#a8abaa
Achromatopsia
#a5a5a5
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.