#A3A5C7 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated indigo feels muted and grounded rather than vivid. With a soft gray undertone, #a3a5c7 works best as a supporting background rather than a main focus, as it can appear washed out in large areas. It pairs surprisingly well with warm terracotta accents to balance the cool, spiritual mood. Black text is readable here, meeting accessibility standards for small body text.
Questions about #a3a5c7
What is #a3a5c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3a5c7 is rgb(163, 165, 199), in HSL hsl(237, 24%, 71%) and in CMYK 18%, 17%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair best with #a3a5c7?
#a3a5c7 functions as a quiet, unsaturated background and benefits from the contrast of warmer tones to prevent feeling washed out. It pairs beautifully with terracotta or soft copper, which bring out the subtle, dusty character of this muted indigo without overwhelming its gentle composition.
Is #a3a5c7 readable on white or black?
#a3a5c7 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.76:1 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.