#A2ACB5 Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty blue with strong gray undertones, #a2acb5 feels controlled, dependable, and calm without looking cold. Its muted lightness suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces, especially as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on this shade, and the hex code #a2acb5 works well for accessible UI backgrounds.
Questions about #a2acb5
What is #a2acb5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2acb5 is rgb(162, 172, 181), in HSL hsl(208, 11%, 67%) and in CMYK 10%, 5%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a2acb5?
The #a2acb5 hex color pairs well with navy, charcoal, and white, creating restrained palettes that preserve its cool, dusty character; navy adds contrast, while charcoal keeps interfaces softer and more understated.
Does #a2acb5 look warm or cool?
The #a2acb5 hex color reads cool because its blue cast and gray undertones outweigh warmth, giving interfaces a calm, controlled feel rather than a bright or icy appearance in most layouts.
Is #a2acb5 readable on white or black?
#a2acb5 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.10:1 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.