#A7B3D8 Hex Color
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This dusty, pastel indigo carries a cool, unsaturated character that feels professional yet gentle. Because it is highly readable, #a7b3d8 works well as a background or base color in UI design. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal grays or soft cream tones for a sophisticated palette. This hex code provides enough contrast for small text, making it a reliable choice for branding and corporate interfaces.
Questions about #a7b3d8
What is #a7b3d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7b3d8 is rgb(167, 179, 216), in HSL hsl(225, 39%, 75%) and in CMYK 23%, 17%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #a7b3d8?
Deep charcoal grays and soft cream tones work exceptionally well with #a7b3d8 to build a sophisticated, high-contrast interface. Because this indigo is unsaturated, it acts as a neutral base, allowing darker navies or warm off-whites to create visual interest without overwhelming the eyes.
Is #a7b3d8 readable on white or black?
#a7b3d8 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.08:1 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.