#A7AFBD Hex Color
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#a7afbd is a muted, ashy blue with a dusty gray cast and a dependable presence. Its restrained saturation supports trust and security, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on this color, with about a 9.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #a7afbd.
Questions about #a7afbd
What is #a7afbd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7afbd is rgb(167, 175, 189), in HSL hsl(218, 14%, 70%) and in CMYK 12%, 7%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #a7afbd?
#a7afbd pairs well with navy, charcoal, and white, creating a restrained palette with clear hierarchy. Use navy or charcoal for stronger depth, while white and pale blue keep layouts airy without competing with its dusty blue-gray base.
Is #a7afbd readable on white or black?
#a7afbd has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.50:1 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.