#A0A8B7 Hex Color
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More grey than blue at first glance, #a0a8b7 is a dusty, ashy shade with low saturation and mid-range lightness. The hex code reads steady and dependable, which suits finance, healthcare, and tech interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or muted background; it can wash out next to pure white. Black text hits about 8.8:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #a0a8b7
What is #a0a8b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0a8b7 is rgb(160, 168, 183), in HSL hsl(219, 14%, 67%) and in CMYK 13%, 8%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #a0a8b7?
Warm accents like terracotta or burgundy keep this muted blue from reading flat, while charcoal grounds it in darker palettes. Avoid pale neutrals, which drain what little color it has.
Is #a0a8b7 readable on white or black?
#a0a8b7 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.77:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.