#A3A8B2 Hex Color
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A muted, almost grey blue that sits somewhere between slate and mist. #a3a8b2 works best as a supporting tone, softening brighter blues without turning a palette cold. Its low saturation reads level and dependable, which suits finance, healthcare, and corporate interfaces. It can wash out next to white, so lean on dark text; black on this hex code hits about 8.8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #a3a8b2
What is #a3a8b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3a8b2 is rgb(163, 168, 178), in HSL hsl(220, 9%, 67%) and in CMYK 8%, 6%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #a3a8b2?
Warm accents like terracotta and burgundy flatter #a3a8b2 best, since its grey-blue base needs warmth to avoid reading flat. Deep navy or charcoal text also works well against it.
Is #a3a8b2 readable on white or black?
#a3a8b2 has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.80:1 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.