#A0B1B1 Hex Color
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The hex code #a0b1b1 is a muted cyan with dusty gray undertones and medium-light value. Its low saturation gives it a thoughtful, refreshing feel for communication tools, technology, and aerospace branding. Use it as a supporting tone with dark neutrals; black text stays highly readable at about 9.4:1, making it practical for accessible UI panels.
Questions about #a0b1b1
What is #a0b1b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0b1b1 is rgb(160, 177, 177), in HSL hsl(180, 10%, 66%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #a0b1b1?
Pair #a0b1b1 with dark blue, charcoal, or warm clay to give its gray-cyan base stronger definition while preserving its restrained character across interface layouts, brand systems, and digital products alike.
Is #a0b1b1 readable on white or black?
#a0b1b1 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.41:1 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.