#A0BAB1 Hex Color
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#a0bab1 is a muted, ashy teal with a dusty gray cast and medium-light value. Its restrained saturation creates a clear, composed feel for healthcare, wellness, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or charcoal, since it can look washed out against white. The hex code #a0bab1 supports readable black body text at about 10.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #a0bab1
What is #a0bab1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0bab1 is rgb(160, 186, 177), in HSL hsl(159, 16%, 68%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 5%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #a0bab1?
Does #a0bab1 feel warm or cool?
#a0bab1 reads as a cool, muted teal because its blue-green hue is softened by a gray cast rather than warmed by yellow or earthy undertones across most digital interfaces and lighting conditions. It works well when you want calm structure without the brightness of saturated turquoise.
Is #a0bab1 readable on white or black?
#a0bab1 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.15:1 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.