#A2AAB9 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty blue with a strong gray cast, #a2aab9 feels controlled and dependable rather than vivid. Its soft lightness suits security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal. Use black text for clear readability, with contrast around 9.0:1. The hex code #a2aab9 brings trust and calm to practical designs.
Questions about #a2aab9
What is #a2aab9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2aab9 is rgb(162, 170, 185), in HSL hsl(219, 14%, 68%) and in CMYK 12%, 8%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #a2aab9?
Does #a2aab9 look warm or cool?
#a2aab9 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue component is stronger than its red and green values, while the gray cast reduces saturation and keeps the effect quiet rather than icy.
Is #a2aab9 readable on white or black?
#a2aab9 has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.98:1 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.