#a8a9ad - Chrome Aluminum color

A soft, muted cool gray with gentle blue-green undertones, this subdued neutral feels like weathered steel mixed with a whisper of slate. It reads calm and sophisticated, neither stark nor overly warm, making it ideal for modern interiors, minimalist graphics, and understated apparel. Its low saturation gives a soothing, balanced presence that pairs beautifully with warm wood tones, pale pastels, or crisp whites. Use it to create a serene backdrop that lends subtle depth without dominating a palette.

#a8a9ad color RGB value is 168, 169, 173, and the CMYK value is 0.0289, 0.0231, 0.00, 0.322. Alternative names for that color are: chrome aluminum, gray, darkgray, silver chalice, cadet blue, violet, darkgrey.

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Color Conversion

Name	Values	CSS
RGB(0-255)	168, 169, 173	rgb(168, 169, 173)
CMYK	0.0289, 0.0231, 0.00, 0.322	-
sRGB	0.659, 0.663, 0.678	rgb(65.9%, 66.3%, 67.8%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible	0.654, 0.657, 0.672	color(a98-rgb, 0.654, 0.657, 0.672)
HCT	251, 4.59, 69.3	color(--hct, 251, 3.17%, 69.3%)
HSL	228, 2.96, 66.9	hsl(228, 2.96%, 66.9%)
HSV	228, 2.89, 67.8	color(--hsv, 228, 2.89%, 67.8%)
HWB	228, 65.9, 32.2	hwb(228, 65.9%, 32.2%)
Lab	69.2, 0.205, -2.20	lab(69.2%, 0.205, -2.2)
P3	0.660, 0.663, 0.677	color(display-p3, 0.66, 0.663, 0.677)
XYZ D50	0.383, 0.397, 0.342	color(xyz-d50, 0.383, 0.397, 0.342)