#A0B5AD Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated teal leans heavily into grey, offering a muted alternative to standard blues. Because of its low chroma, #a0b5ad functions best as a supporting neutral or a soft background tone rather than a dominant color. Pair it with charcoal or deep plum to keep designs from looking washed out. Its high contrast with black text makes this hex code practical for clean, readable interface design.
Questions about #a0b5ad
What is #a0b5ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0b5ad is rgb(160, 181, 173), in HSL hsl(157, 12%, 67%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 4%, 29%.
What colors pair well with the #a0b5ad hex color?
Is #a0b5ad a warm or cool color?
The #a0b5ad hex code is a cool-toned shade that leans heavily into grey. Because of its low chroma, it avoids the vibrancy of standard blues, making it a reliable, professional choice for environments that require visual calm.
Is #a0b5ad readable on white or black?
#a0b5ad has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.70:1 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.