#A3ABBD Hex Color
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Reach for #a3abbd when a design needs a blue that behaves like a neutral. This dusty, ashy shade sits so close to grey that it reads steady and dependable rather than loud. Low saturation makes it a solid supporting tone for finance, tech, and healthcare interfaces, and black text clears AA on it with about 9.1:1 contrast. Just note it can wash out beside pure white, so pair it with warmer accents like terracotta or deep plum.
Questions about #a3abbd
What is #a3abbd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3abbd is rgb(163, 171, 189), in HSL hsl(222, 16%, 69%) and in CMYK 14%, 10%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #a3abbd?
Terracotta and burnt orange warm up its grey cast, while deep plum adds richness without fighting it. Cream works better than stark white for backgrounds next to it.
Is #a3abbd readable on white or black?
#a3abbd has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.11:1 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.