#A3B0B3 Hex Color
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#a3b0b3 is a muted cyan with dusty blue-gray and ashy undertones. Its softened lightness suggests trust and clear thinking. Use the hex code #a3b0b3 as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or communication designs. Navy or charcoal pair well with it, while black text stays highly readable on UI backgrounds.
Questions about #a3b0b3
What is #a3b0b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3b0b3 is rgb(163, 176, 179), in HSL hsl(191, 10%, 67%) and in CMYK 9%, 2%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #a3b0b3?
Does #a3b0b3 read as warm or cool?
#a3b0b3 reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue-gray and ashy undertones outweigh the small amount of green in its cyan base, giving it a quiet, airy quality instead of a vivid tropical appearance. Its low saturation keeps the overall impression restrained.
Is #a3b0b3 readable on white or black?
#a3b0b3 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.41:1 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.