#A7A5A3 Hex Color
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Smokey Wings is a balanced, neutral mid-tone gray. It avoids strong undertones, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds where you need to soften high-contrast layouts. While it reads as a solid, professional base, it can appear washed out against pure white. For best results, pair this color with sharp black typography to ensure excellent readability. The hex code is #a7a5a3.
Questions about Smokey Wings
What is the hex code for Smokey Wings?
Smokey Wings is #a7a5a3. In RGB that is rgb(167, 165, 163), in HSL hsl(30, 2%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 2%, 35%.
Does Smokey Wings #a7a5a3 work well for UI backgrounds?
Smokey Wings #a7a5a3 is an excellent choice for UI backgrounds because it provides a steady, neutral base that softens harsh high-contrast layouts. It remains subtle enough to avoid distraction while letting your primary content and typography take the lead.
What text colors pair best with #a7a5a3?
Use high-contrast text like charcoal or pure black when designing with #a7a5a3 to ensure optimal readability. Because this gray is a mid-tone, light or white text will often appear washed out and difficult to read against it.
Is Smokey Wings readable on white or black?
Smokey Wings has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.55:1 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.