#A0B3C1 Hex Color
Calm dusty blue with quiet confidence
#a0b3c1 is a muted, dusty blue with gray undertones and a soft, ashy finish. Its restrained lightness suggests trust and reliability, making it useful for security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding. Use it as a calm UI background with black text, which reaches about 9.7:1 contrast. The hex code #a0b3c1 pairs well with charcoal and warm white.
Questions about #a0b3c1
What is #a0b3c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0b3c1 is rgb(160, 179, 193), in HSL hsl(205, 21%, 69%) and in CMYK 17%, 7%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #a0b3c1?
For balanced palettes, pair #a0b3c1 with charcoal or warm white, then add muted navy or terracotta as an accent to create contrast against its cool, dusty blue-gray base without losing its calm character.
Is #a0b3c1 readable on white or black?
#a0b3c1 has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.71:1 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.