Darkgray colour (#A9A9A9)
Darkgray is light a neutral grey with hex code #A9A9A9, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 169, 169, 169; in HSL 0°, 0%, 66%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Darkgray colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Darkgray in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #A9A9A9 |
| RGB | rgb(169, 169, 169) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.663, 0.663, 0.663 |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 66%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 0%, 0%, 34% |
| CSS | color: darkgray; |
Shades and tints of Darkgray
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#e6e6e6 | #cccccc | #b3b3b3 | #999999 | #808080 | #666666 | #4d4d4d | #333333 | #1a1a1a |
Colours that go with Darkgray
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #a8a8a8 | |
| Triadic | #a8a8a8 | #a8a8a8 |
| Analogous | #a8a8a8 | #a8a8a8 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| silver | #c0c0c0 | close |
| darkseagreen | #8fbc8f | close |
| rosybrown | #bc8f8f | close |
| tan | #d2b48c | close |
| lightsteelblue | #b0c4de | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Darkgray against white is 2.35:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 8.94:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Darkgray background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Darkgray?
#A9A9A9.
What is Darkgray in RGB?
rgb(169, 169, 169).
What colour is complementary to Darkgray?
#a8a8a8, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.