#A1B3BB Hex Color
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#a1b3bb is a muted cyan with ashy gray undertones and a light, dusty finish. Its restrained saturation creates a refreshing, trustworthy feel for technology, communication, and productivity designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, since white can wash it out. The hex code for this color is #a1b3bb, with strong contrast for black text.
Questions about #a1b3bb
What is #a1b3bb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1b3bb is rgb(161, 179, 187), in HSL hsl(198, 16%, 68%) and in CMYK 14%, 4%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a1b3bb in a palette?
Is #a1b3bb warm or cool?
#a1b3bb reads as a cool muted cyan because its blue-green base is softened by gray, creating a restrained, airy appearance rather than a bright or tropical one in interfaces and communication-focused layouts.
Is #a1b3bb readable on white or black?
#a1b3bb has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.68:1 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.