#A5A9B1 Hex Color
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#a5a9b1 is a muted blue-gray with dusty, ashy undertones and low saturation. Its light, restrained value gives interfaces a dependable, controlled feel suited to finance, healthcare, technology, and government design. Use the hex code #a5a9b1 as a supporting tone with dark text, since black text reaches about 8.9:1 contrast and remains clear at body sizes.
Questions about #a5a9b1
What is #a5a9b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5a9b1 is rgb(165, 169, 177), in HSL hsl(220, 7%, 67%) and in CMYK 7%, 5%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a5a9b1?
#a5a9b1 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted terracotta because its cool, dusty base gives darker neutrals structure while a restrained warm accent adds contrast without making the palette feel loud.
Is #a5a9b1 readable on white or black?
#a5a9b1 has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.90:1 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.