#A4B2C6 Hex Color

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A muted, ashy blue with a dusty gray cast, #a4b2c6 feels steady, controlled, and dependable. Its restrained lightness suits finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces, especially as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly against this shade, making the hex code #a4b2c6 practical for accessible UI backgrounds and trust-focused branding.

Questions about #a4b2c6

What is #a4b2c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4b2c6 is rgb(164, 178, 198), in HSL hsl(215, 23%, 71%) and in CMYK 17%, 10%, 0%, 22%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #a4b2c6 a warm or cool color?
#a4b2c6 reads as a cool, muted blue-gray because its blue cast is softened by gray rather than warm beige or yellow. That restrained undertone gives interfaces a calm, controlled feel without the intensity of brighter blue.
What colors pair well with #a4b2c6?
It pairs well with navy, charcoal, white, and soft neutrals, creating clear contrast while preserving its steady mood. Use darker partners for text or structure, and reserve brighter accents for calls to action.
Is #a4b2c6 readable on white or black?
#a4b2c6 has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.76:1 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.