#A2B4C5 Hex Color
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The muted, dusty blue #a2b4c5 has a light, ashy finish and low saturation, giving it a dependable, controlled feel. It suits security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces as a supporting background or UI panel color. Black text reads clearly on it with about a 9.9:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code for this blue is #a2b4c5.
Questions about #a2b4c5
What is #a2b4c5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2b4c5 is rgb(162, 180, 197), in HSL hsl(209, 23%, 70%) and in CMYK 18%, 9%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #a2b4c5 a warm or cool color?
#a2b4c5 reads as a cool color because its blue hue is softened by a gray, low-saturation finish, creating a quiet and controlled mood rather than a bright or energetic one.
What colors pair well with #a2b4c5?
#a2b4c5 pairs well with charcoal for readable text, navy for a deeper coordinated palette, and muted warm accents such as terracotta to balance its coolness. Use white sparingly, since its low contrast with this light blue can reduce readability.
Is #a2b4c5 readable on white or black?
#a2b4c5 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.87:1 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.