#A4A9B1 Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty blue provides a stable, muted foundation for professional interfaces and corporate branding. Because it is highly readable against black text, it functions well as a UI background where legibility is paramount. Pair #a4a9b1 with a sharp charcoal to ground its washed-out tone. The hex code for this serious, reliable shade is #a4a9b1.
Questions about #a4a9b1
What is #a4a9b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4a9b1 is rgb(164, 169, 177), in HSL hsl(217, 8%, 67%) and in CMYK 7%, 5%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #a4a9b1?
This ashy blue works best when grounded by a sharp charcoal or deep slate to create a high-contrast, professional look. Avoid pairing it with overly warm or saturated pastels, which can make the muted tone appear washed out or muddy.
Is #a4a9b1 readable on white or black?
#a4a9b1 has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.88:1 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.