#A0B8B6 Hex Color
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A soft, ashy teal that sits close to grey, #a0b8b6 reads muted rather than vivid. Its low saturation makes it a calm base for wellness and healthcare layouts, though it can look washed out on pure white. Pair it with charcoal text for strong contrast, or warm it up with terracotta accents.
Questions about #a0b8b6
What is #a0b8b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0b8b6 is rgb(160, 184, 182), in HSL hsl(175, 14%, 67%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 1%, 28%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #a0b8b6 readable on white or black?
#a0b8b6 has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.02:1 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.