#A7B4CB Hex Color
A calm, dusty blue-gray
The hex code #a7b4cb is a light, ashy blue with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its dusty character suggests trust, security, and control, making it useful for finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting UI tone with dark navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on it, with about 10.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #a7b4cb
What is #a7b4cb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7b4cb is rgb(167, 180, 203), in HSL hsl(218, 26%, 73%) and in CMYK 18%, 11%, 0%, 20%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a7b4cb?
Does #a7b4cb work with black text?
Yes, #a7b4cb provides about a 10:1 contrast ratio with black text, making it suitable for readable body copy and interface labels; white text has much lower contrast and is better reserved for larger type.
Is #a7b4cb a warm or cool color?
#a7b4cb reads as a cool color because its blue base is softened with gray rather than warm red, yellow, or brown; its low saturation keeps the effect gentle, controlled, and less icy.
Is #a7b4cb readable on white or black?
#a7b4cb has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.03:1 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.