#A7A8B6 Hex Color
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#a7a8b6 is an ashy, muted indigo with strong grey undertones. Its desaturated character makes it an excellent neutral base for sophisticated branding or UI design. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal to avoid a muddy look. Because it holds high contrast against black, this hex code is an accessible choice for readable body text.
Questions about #a7a8b6
What is #a7a8b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7a8b6 is rgb(167, 168, 182), in HSL hsl(236, 9%, 68%) and in CMYK 8%, 8%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #a7a8b6?
#a7a8b6 works exceptionally well when balanced against high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or soft off-whites. Because it is desaturated and cool, it also gains warmth when placed next to muted terracotta or soft earth tones.
Is #a7a8b6 readable on white or black?
#a7a8b6 has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.91:1 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.