#A5B2BA Hex Color
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The #a5b2ba hex code defines an ashy, dusty blue with a near-gray finish and low saturation. Its restrained tone suggests trust, reliability, and control, fitting security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting background or panel color, with black text for clear small-text contrast.
Questions about #a5b2ba
What is #a5b2ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5b2ba is rgb(165, 178, 186), in HSL hsl(203, 13%, 69%) and in CMYK 11%, 4%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #a5b2ba?
#a5b2ba pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted terracotta, and warm cream, which give its pale gray-blue base stronger definition without overpowering its restrained character. Use darker tones for text or structure and terracotta sparingly as an accent.
Is #a5b2ba readable on white or black?
#a5b2ba has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.67:1 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.