#A7A9AB Hex Color
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The hex code #a7a9ab is a muted, mid-light grey with ashy undertones and a dusty finish. Its neutral character supports restrained interfaces, typography, product design, and architectural palettes. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or navy, since it can look washed out against white. Black text on #a7a9ab provides about 8.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #a7a9ab
What is #a7a9ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7a9ab is rgb(167, 169, 171), in HSL hsl(210, 2%, 66%) and in CMYK 2%, 1%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a7a9ab?
Does #a7a9ab look warm or cool?
The #a7a9ab hex color reads as a neutral to slightly cool grey because its ashy undertones soften the warmth found in beige or taupe. It suits calm, utilitarian surfaces better than palettes that need a strongly cozy or energetic feel.
Is #a7a9ab readable on white or black?
#a7a9ab has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.90:1 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.