#A2AAB4 Hex Color
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Not quite gray and not quite blue, ash blue sits in the overlap. #a2aab4 is a muted, medium-light slate that reads steady and controlled, which suits finance, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it as a dominant base with warm rust or cream accents. Black text hits about 8.9:1 contrast on this hex code, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #a2aab4
What is #a2aab4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2aab4 is rgb(162, 170, 180), in HSL hsl(213, 11%, 67%) and in CMYK 10%, 6%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a2aab4?
Warm accents like terracotta or burgundy bring out the best in #a2aab4, since its cool gray needs a warm counterpoint to avoid feeling flat. Navy and other cool grays also work, though the palette stays muted.
Is #a2aab4 readable on white or black?
#a2aab4 has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.94:1 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.