#A7AAB4 Hex Color
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Ashy and muted, #a7aab4 is a dusty indigo that leans heavily into grey. This desaturated tone works well as a subtle background color because it provides excellent contrast for black text. It lacks the punch of a pure blue, so avoid using it where you need visual energy. Instead, pair this hex code with warm, earthy browns to balance its cool, industrial character.
Questions about #a7aab4
What is #a7aab4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7aab4 is rgb(167, 170, 180), in HSL hsl(226, 8%, 68%) and in CMYK 7%, 6%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #a7aab4?
Warm, earthy browns balance the cool, industrial nature of #a7aab4 effectively. You can also pair it with charcoal for a sophisticated monochromatic look or soft creams to keep the overall palette feeling approachable, balanced, and modern for web interfaces.
Is #a7aab4 readable on white or black?
#a7aab4 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.05:1 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.