#A2B6BF Hex Color
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This dusty, muted cyan sits in a space between cool blue and soft grey. It functions well as a neutral UI background in technology or aerospace designs, where it communicates reliability without harsh intensity. Because it offers strong legibility with black text, it meets WCAG accessibility standards for small body copy. The hex code for this grounded, professional shade is #a2b6bf.
Questions about #a2b6bf
What is #a2b6bf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2b6bf is rgb(162, 182, 191), in HSL hsl(199, 18%, 69%) and in CMYK 15%, 5%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Why is #a2b6bf an effective choice for UI backgrounds?
#a2b6bf provides a balanced neutral canvas that feels more modern than standard greys while maintaining high readability. It serves as an excellent backdrop for charcoal or dark navy text because it meets accessibility standards for body copy.
Is #a2b6bf considered a warm or cool color?
This color sits on the cool side of the spectrum, leaning heavily into desaturated cyan and steel blue tones. Its grey infusion softens the inherent chill of blue, making it feel grounded and professional rather than sharp or vibrant.
Is #a2b6bf readable on white or black?
#a2b6bf has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.97:1 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.