#A5A9CD Hex Color
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#a5a9cd is a pastel indigo with a gray, dusty finish. Its low saturation keeps it soft rather than bold, so it works best as a supporting tone or background base. Pair it with deep plum or warm terracotta for contrast. Next to pure white it can look washed out, so test it at full scale.
Questions about #a5a9cd
What is #a5a9cd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5a9cd is rgb(165, 169, 205), in HSL hsl(234, 29%, 73%) and in CMYK 20%, 18%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #a5a9cd?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and olive bring out its cool undertone. Deep plum keeps the palette in the same muted family.
Can white text sit on #a5a9cd?
No. White text on #a5a9cd falls below the 4.5:1 contrast ratio WCAG requires for body text. Black text reaches about 9.2:1, so it passes AA easily.
Is #a5a9cd readable on white or black?
#a5a9cd has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.15:1 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.