#A4ACBC Hex Color
A muted slate blue with steel undertones
This dusty, muted blue sits right between slate and steel. Because of its desaturated quality, #a4acbc functions best as a supporting tone or a neutral UI background rather than a main feature. It pairs well with charcoal greys or crisp white for a corporate, secure aesthetic. The hex code for this ashy blue is #a4acbc, which offers enough contrast for readable black text in most applications.
Questions about #a4acbc
What is #a4acbc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4acbc is rgb(164, 172, 188), in HSL hsl(220, 15%, 69%) and in CMYK 13%, 9%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #a4acbc?
#a4acbc works best alongside high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep navy to ground its airy, desaturated quality. You can also introduce crisp, bright whites to emphasize its clean, corporate aesthetic without overwhelming the subtle blue hue.
Is #a4acbc readable on white or black?
#a4acbc has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.20:1 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.