CSS named color
DarkGray Color Code
DarkGray is a light gray with the hex code #A9A9A9. In RGB it is rgb(169, 169, 169), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 66%) and in CMYK cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 34%).
Color values
In CSS you can write it as the keyword darkgray.
White text on DarkGray has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1 and black text 8.94:1, so black text is the more readable choice.
The closest Tailwind CSS color is Neutral 400 (#A3A3A3).
Use DarkGray in CSS
.element {
color: darkgray;
background-color: #a9a9a9;
border-color: rgb(169, 169, 169);
}Tints and shades of DarkGray
Ten steps from light to dark at the same hue. Click any swatch to copy it.
Colors that go with DarkGray
Color-wheel harmonies built from #A9A9A9. Click a swatch to copy it or open the set in the color wheel.
Split complementary
Open in color wheelA base plus the two neighbors of its complement — contrast with less tension.
Text contrast on DarkGray
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Questions about DarkGray
What is the hex code for DarkGray?
The hex code for DarkGray is #A9A9A9. Its RGB value is rgb(169, 169, 169) and its HSL value is hsl(0, 0%, 66%).
What colors go with DarkGray?
The complementary color of DarkGray is #A8A8A8. For a softer scheme try the analogous colors #A8A8A8 and #A8A8A8; for a balanced three-color scheme use the triadic colors #A8A8A8 and #A8A8A8.
Is DarkGray readable as a text color?
On a white background DarkGray has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1, which does not pass WCAG AA for normal text (4.5:1). On black it reaches 8.94:1.