#A1B5C9 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue feels reserved and professional. Due to its muted quality, it functions best as a background tone in UI designs for security or finance apps. Pair it with charcoal greys to anchor the palette, or use black text for maximum readability, as this color provides a 10.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this ashy shade is #a1b5c9.
Questions about #a1b5c9
What is #a1b5c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1b5c9 is rgb(161, 181, 201), in HSL hsl(210, 27%, 71%) and in CMYK 20%, 10%, 0%, 21%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #a1b5c9 for UI design?
Pair #a1b5c9 with charcoal or deep slate tones to create a balanced, professional contrast that anchors your interface. Because this blue is unsaturated, it also reads clearly against crisp white text while maintaining a high readability ratio.
Is #a1b5c9 suitable for text on a white background?
Yes, #a1b5c9 provides excellent legibility against white, offering a 10.0:1 contrast ratio that ensures users can read content without strain. It is a highly accessible choice for secondary text or subtle UI elements in corporate applications.
Is #a1b5c9 readable on white or black?
#a1b5c9 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.96:1 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.