#A3A9BB Hex Color
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This dusty, grey-blue indigo offers a muted and professional aesthetic suitable for modern UI design. Because it lacks high saturation, #a3a9bb functions best as a supporting background tone rather than a focal point. It pairs well with charcoal greys or crisp whites for a clean, structured look. The hex code for this ashy shade is #a3a9bb, providing enough contrast for readable black text.
Questions about #a3a9bb
What is #a3a9bb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3a9bb is rgb(163, 169, 187), in HSL hsl(225, 15%, 69%) and in CMYK 13%, 10%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a3a9bb in a UI design?
Does #a3a9bb read as a warm or cool color?
#a3a9bb is decidedly cool, leaning into blue and grey territory without being overly saturated. Its muted, ashy quality prevents it from feeling jarring, making it a reliable choice for backgrounds that need to remain unobtrusive and calm.
Is #a3a9bb readable on white or black?
#a3a9bb has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.95:1 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.