#A7B0B9 Hex Color
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#a7b0b9 is a dusty blue with ashy, gray undertones and a light, muted finish. Its low saturation creates a controlled, dependable mood suited to finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or light UI background with dark text, since white can wash it out. The hex code #a7b0b9 supports clear black body text at about 9.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #a7b0b9
What is #a7b0b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7b0b9 is rgb(167, 176, 185), in HSL hsl(210, 11%, 69%) and in CMYK 10%, 5%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a7b0b9?
Does #a7b0b9 read as warm or cool?
#a7b0b9 reads cool and slightly softened, with its blue bias tempered by gray rather than a vivid or icy cast, so it feels reserved in most surrounding palettes and avoids the sharper feel of saturated blue. Warm accents can keep it from feeling too distant.
Is #a7b0b9 readable on white or black?
#a7b0b9 has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.55:1 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.