#A3A9B9 Hex Color
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#a3a9b9 is a muted, ashy blue-gray with low saturation and a soft, dusty finish. Its restrained tone suggests trust and reliability, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting color beside deep navy or warm ivory, though it can look washed out beside white. The hex code for this color is #a3a9b9, and black text achieves strong contrast on it.
Questions about #a3a9b9
What is #a3a9b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3a9b9 is rgb(163, 169, 185), in HSL hsl(224, 14%, 68%) and in CMYK 12%, 9%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a3a9b9?
Is #a3a9b9 readable on white or black?
#a3a9b9 has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.93:1 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.