#A2B2B5 Hex Color
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#a2b2b5 is a light, muted cyan with dusty blue-gray undertones and low saturation. Its ashy finish suggests clarity, trust, and refreshing focus without feeling bright. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, productivity, or children’s designs. Use black text for strong readability, since it provides about 9.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #a2b2b5
What is #a2b2b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2b2b5 is rgb(162, 178, 181), in HSL hsl(189, 11%, 67%) and in CMYK 10%, 2%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a2b2b5?
Pair #a2b2b5 with charcoal, navy, muted terracotta, or warm cream to balance its cool blue-gray cast and add enough contrast for interfaces, branding, and product graphics without making the palette feel stark.
Is #a2b2b5 readable on white or black?
#a2b2b5 has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.57:1 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.