#A7ACA8 Hex Color
A professional dusty grey with subtle green
This dusty, mid-tone grey reads as a professional neutral with a slight green cast. Because #a7aca8 provides excellent contrast against black text, it works well for UI backgrounds where white feels too bright. Avoid using it alongside other muted tones, as it can easily look muddy; pair it instead with sharp, high-contrast accents to maintain clarity in your design. The hex code for this color is #a7aca8.
Questions about #a7aca8
What is #a7aca8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7aca8 is rgb(167, 172, 168), in HSL hsl(132, 3%, 66%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 2%, 33%.
How does #a7aca8 compare to a standard neutral grey?
Unlike a neutral grey which sits perfectly between black and white, #a7aca8 carries a slight green undertone that makes it feel more organic and less sterile. It acts as a bridge between industrial coldness and earthy, natural warmth.
What design elements pair best with #a7aca8?
Because #a7aca8 is a muted mid-tone, it requires sharp, high-contrast accents to avoid appearing muddy on screen. Pair it with deep charcoal for text or vibrant, saturated highlights to create a balanced, modern user interface design.
Is #a7aca8 readable on white or black?
#a7aca8 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.10:1 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.