#A4B2BC Hex Color
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Dusty blue with a strong gray undertone. #a4b2bc reads muted and steady, which suits finance, healthcare, and tech palettes that need trust without shouting. It works best as a supporting tone under darker blues, though it can wash out beside pure white. Black text on this hex code reaches about 9.7:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #a4b2bc
What is #a4b2bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4b2bc is rgb(164, 178, 188), in HSL hsl(205, 15%, 69%) and in CMYK 13%, 5%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #a4b2bc?
Is #a4b2bc readable on white or black?
#a4b2bc has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.67:1 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.