#A5AECA Hex Color
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The hex code #a5aeca creates a light, dusty blue-indigo with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its ashy finish gives interfaces and brand palettes a gentle, reliable feel, fitting healthcare, finance, security, and spring themes. Use it as a dominant background with black text for about 9.5:1 contrast, then add navy or muted coral for definition.
Questions about #a5aeca
What is #a5aeca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5aeca is rgb(165, 174, 202), in HSL hsl(225, 26%, 72%) and in CMYK 18%, 14%, 0%, 21%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a5aeca?
Does #a5aeca read as a warm or cool color?
#a5aeca reads as a cool color because its blue and indigo bias outweighs its modest red component, while gray undertones soften the effect into a calm, restrained finish suitable for quiet interfaces and muted palettes.
Where can I use #a5aeca?
#a5aeca suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs where a gentle, reliable mood matters; use it for broad backgrounds, panels, or secondary surfaces, then add darker text and a warmer accent for hierarchy.
Is #a5aeca readable on white or black?
#a5aeca has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.50:1 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.