#a9aaab - Quartz Sand color

This soft, neutral gray feels cool and understated, with a faint bluish-silver undertone that gives it a modern, slightly metallic impression. It reads as calm and unobtrusive—ideal for backgrounds, minimalist interfaces, and contemporary interiors—yet retains enough warmth to pair well with natural wood, warm brass, or dusty rose accents. It evokes overcast skies, brushed aluminum, and smooth concrete, lending a serene, sophisticated ambience suitable for both tech-oriented and elegant design palettes.

color #a9aaab

#a9aaab color RGB value is 169, 170, 171, and the CMYK value is 0.0117, 0.00585, 0.00, 0.329. Alternative names for that color are: quartz sand, gray, darkgray, silver chalice, cadet blue, violet, darkgrey.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
169, 170, 171
rgb(169, 170, 171)
CMYK
0.0117, 0.00585, 0.00, 0.329
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sRGB
0.663, 0.667, 0.671
rgb(66.3% 66.7% 67.1%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.658, 0.661, 0.664
color(a98-rgb 0.658 0.661 0.664)
HCT
222, 3.14, 69.6
color(--hct 222 2.17% 69.6%)
HSL
210, 1.18, 66.7
hsl(210 1.18% 66.7%)
HSV
210, 1.17, 67.1
color(--hsv 210 1.17% 67.1%)
HWB
210, 66.3, 32.9
hwb(210 66.3% 32.9%)
Lab
69.6, -0.226, -0.648
lab(69.6 -0.226 -0.648)
P3
0.663, 0.667, 0.670
color(display-p3 0.663 0.667 0.67)
XYZ D50
0.386, 0.401, 0.335
color(xyz-d50 0.386 0.401 0.335)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#a9aaab
RGB:169 170 171
HSL:210deg 1.18% 66.67%
HEX:#abaaa9
RGB:171 170 169
HSL:30deg 1.18% 66.67%

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