#A3B6C7 Hex Color

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#a3b6c7 is a tinted, ashy blue with dusty gray undertones and a light, low-saturation finish. Its restrained character suggests trust, reliability, and control, making it useful for finance, healthcare, security, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or broad UI background, with black text reading at about 10.1:1 for accessible contrast. The hex code is #a3b6c7.

Questions about #a3b6c7

What is #a3b6c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3b6c7 is rgb(163, 182, 199), in HSL hsl(208, 24%, 71%) and in CMYK 18%, 9%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #a3b6c7?
#a3b6c7 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and burgundy, which add definition or restrained warmth without overpowering its dusty blue base; off-white can soften the palette, while pale gray may make the combination feel washed out.
Is #a3b6c7 readable on white or black?
#a3b6c7 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.07:1 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.