#A7B7D9 Hex Color
A calming and reliable dusty blue
The hex code #a7b7d9 is a muted, dusty blue that communicates reliability and calm. It works well as a subtle UI background, providing high legibility for black text. While useful in healthcare or tech branding, this shade can appear washed out against bright white. Pair it with dark slate grays or charcoal to maintain visual weight and keep the overall design feeling anchored.
Questions about #a7b7d9
What is #a7b7d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7b7d9 is rgb(167, 183, 217), in HSL hsl(221, 40%, 75%) and in CMYK 23%, 16%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair best with the #a7b7d9 blue?
To ground #a7b7d9, pair it with dark slate or charcoal tones to add necessary visual weight and contrast. Avoid placing this shade directly against bright white, as it can appear washed out and lose its professional, muted character.
Is #a7b7d9 readable on white or black?
#a7b7d9 has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.41:1 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.