#A4ADB9 Hex Color
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Reach for ashy blue when a neutral palette needs a hint of color. Its hex code, #a4adb9, is a grey-leaning blue with low saturation, so it reads steady and honest instead of playful. That muted character suits finance, healthcare, and government interfaces as a supporting tone, and black text clears contrast requirements on it. Pair it with terracotta to keep large areas from feeling flat.
Questions about #a4adb9
What is #a4adb9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4adb9 is rgb(164, 173, 185), in HSL hsl(214, 13%, 68%) and in CMYK 11%, 6%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #a4adb9?
Warm accents like terracotta or rust keep #a4adb9 from going flat, while charcoal grounds it in darker layouts. Since it sits almost grey, cream and off-white neutrals also work without competing.
Is #a4adb9 readable on white or black?
#a4adb9 has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.25:1 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.