#A2AFB6 Hex Color
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#a2afb6 is a muted, ashy blue that reads almost grey in soft light. Its low saturation gives it a steady, dependable character rather than a bright one. The hex code #a2afb6 works best as a base tone in finance, healthcare, and tech interfaces, where calm matters more than energy. Pair it with crisp white text for contrast, or add terracotta accents to keep it from feeling flat.
Questions about #a2afb6
What is #a2afb6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2afb6 is rgb(162, 175, 182), in HSL hsl(201, 12%, 67%) and in CMYK 11%, 4%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a2afb6?
Crisp white text, deep charcoal, and warm accents like terracotta or muted burgundy all flatter it. Its greyed undertone keeps nearby colors from clashing.
Is #a2afb6 a warm or cool color?
It reads cool. The blue undertone dominates, though the heavy grey keeps it from feeling as crisp as a true sky blue.
Is #a2afb6 readable on white or black?
#a2afb6 has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.34:1 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.