#A7AFA3 Hex Color
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Ashy lime pulled heavily toward grey, #a7afa3 reads muted and mid-weight, closer to sage than anything bright. Its low saturation makes it a dependable base for natural palettes, though it can turn muddy beside pure white. Black text holds about 9.3:1 contrast on it, so small type stays readable. The hex code #a7afa3 pairs well with deep plum.
Questions about #a7afa3
What is #a7afa3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7afa3 is rgb(167, 175, 163), in HSL hsl(100, 7%, 66%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 7%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #a7afa3?
Deep plum and charcoal bring out its green undertone without overpowering it. Warm terracotta adds contrast when you want the muted lime to lean earthier.
Is #a7afa3 readable on white or black?
#a7afa3 has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.30:1 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.