#A7C7E7 Hex Color
A calm and airy dusty blue
#a7c7e7 is a pale, dusty blue with a cool, muted character. Its high lightness makes it a functional UI background, providing excellent contrast for black typography. While the color can feel washed out on its own, it pairs well with deep, warm earth tones to create a balanced palette. The hex code for this desaturated blue is #a7c7e7.
Questions about #a7c7e7
What is #a7c7e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7c7e7 is rgb(167, 199, 231), in HSL hsl(210, 57%, 78%) and in CMYK 28%, 14%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #a7c7e7?
#a7c7e7 works best when grounded by deeper, warmer tones that provide structural contrast. Pair this dusty blue with charcoal for a sophisticated UI, or balance it against terracotta to create a warm, earthy contrast that prevents the blue from feeling too cold or sterile.
Is #a7c7e7 readable on white or black?
#a7c7e7 has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.96:1 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.