#A0B5AC Hex Color
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Reach for this muted teal when a wellness brand or healthcare interface needs a calm, ashy base. The hex code #a0b5ac sits in that dusty zone between gray and teal, so it reads sophisticated rather than fresh. Use it as a supporting tone or UI background. Black text clears WCAG AA on it with a 9.7:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with terracotta to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #a0b5ac
What is #a0b5ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0b5ac is rgb(160, 181, 172), in HSL hsl(154, 12%, 67%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 5%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #a0b5ac?
Warm accents like terracotta and deep navy bring out its subtle green side. Surrounding it with white can wash it out, so anchor it with darker tones.
Is #a0b5ac readable on white or black?
#a0b5ac has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.69:1 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.