#A49BA7 Hex Color
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#a49ba7 is a muted, dusty purple with gray undertones and soft violet character. Its restrained saturation gives branding, luxury packaging, spiritual themes, and creative interfaces a thoughtful, orderly feel. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep wine, while black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #a49ba7.
Questions about #a49ba7
What is #a49ba7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a49ba7 is rgb(164, 155, 167), in HSL hsl(285, 6%, 63%) and in CMYK 2%, 7%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a49ba7?
Does #a49ba7 look warm or cool?
#a49ba7 reads as a cool-leaning, muted purple because its violet hue and gray undertones soften warmth, though its low saturation keeps it from feeling icy or sharply blue in most palettes.
Is #a49ba7 readable on white or black?
#a49ba7 has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.82:1 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.