#A7B9A8 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy green sits heavily in the grey spectrum. Its muted character suggests stability, making it an excellent choice for organic and sustainable branding. Because black text offers high contrast against this shade, use it as a reliable base for UI backgrounds. Pair it with earthy terracotta for a modern look. The hex code for this color is #a7b9a8.
Questions about #a7b9a8
What is #a7b9a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7b9a8 is rgb(167, 185, 168), in HSL hsl(123, 11%, 69%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 9%, 27%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a7b9a8 for a modern look?
#a7b9a8 pairs beautifully with earthy terracotta or deep charcoal to create a sophisticated, balanced palette. Using it alongside warm, reddish-brown tones provides enough contrast to keep the design feeling organic yet professional for digital applications.
Is #a7b9a8 suitable for text on a white background?
#a7b9a8 lacks sufficient contrast against standard white backgrounds to meet basic accessibility standards for body text. It works much better as a background color itself, where it provides a stable, muted base for high-contrast dark text or iconography.
Is #a7b9a8 readable on white or black?
#a7b9a8 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.14:1 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.