#A4B8B5 Hex Color

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This ashy, dusty cyan represents trust, freedom, and wisdom. Its cool, calm tone brings a refreshing feel to design projects. Designers often use this shade for tech, communication, and children’s products to build clarity. The hex code for this color is #a4b8b5. How will you use this soft, light blue shade in your next project?

Questions about #a4b8b5

What is #a4b8b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4b8b5 is rgb(164, 184, 181), in HSL hsl(171, 12%, 68%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 2%, 28%.
Is #a4b8b5 readable on white or black?
#a4b8b5 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.10:1 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.