Chrome Aluminum Color – #a8a9ad: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Chrome Aluminum color hex code is #a8a9ad, and it is composed of 66% red, 66% green and 68% blue.
Chrome Aluminum is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 3% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Chrome Aluminum color (#a8a9ad) against dark backgrounds.

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Chrome Aluminum Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Chrome Aluminum, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a8a9ad |
| RGB | rgb(168,169,173) |
| HSL | hsl(228,3%,66.9%) |
| CMYK | 3, 2, 0, 32 |
| HSV | 228, 3, 68 |
| RGB % | 66, 66, 68 |
| XYZ | 37.9, 39.7, 45.2 |
| LAB | 69.3, 0.5, -2.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 3% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.35 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.94 (passes WCAG AA) |
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