#A2B1E0 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated indigo has a cool, ash-like quality that prevents it from feeling overly vivid. With high contrast against black text, #a2b1e0 works well as a reliable background shade in tech or healthcare UI. It pairs surprisingly well with warmer, earthy terracottas to balance its inherent coolness. Use this hex code for clean, minimal interfaces where you need a soft, stable anchor.
Questions about #a2b1e0
What is #a2b1e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2b1e0 is rgb(162, 177, 224), in HSL hsl(225, 50%, 76%) and in CMYK 28%, 21%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair best with #a2b1e0?
#a2b1e0 works best when balanced against warmer, earthy tones to offset its inherent coolness. Try pairing this shade with rich terracotta or soft sand colors to create a grounded, professional contrast that avoids feeling overly sterile in UI layouts.
Is #a2b1e0 readable on white or black?
#a2b1e0 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.90:1 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.