#A3A8B8 Hex Color
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#a3a8b8 is a dusty indigo that sits one step from gray. Its low saturation and mid lightness give it a soft, denim-like feel, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a star. Pair it with burgundy or deep teal to keep it from reading flat, and note that black text holds about 8.9:1 contrast on it.
Questions about #a3a8b8
What is #a3a8b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3a8b8 is rgb(163, 168, 184), in HSL hsl(226, 13%, 68%) and in CMYK 11%, 9%, 0%, 28%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a3a8b8?
Deep teal and burgundy both make #a3a8b8 look richer, while warm ochre adds contrast without clashing. Keep partners dark or saturated, since pale tones wash this muted indigo out.
Is #a3a8b8 readable on white or black?
#a3a8b8 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.85:1 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.