#A5B4C1 Hex Color
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#a5b4c1 is a dusty, ashy blue with a desaturated, grey quality that feels muted rather than vivid. This shade works well as a grounding neutral for corporate branding or UI backgrounds where reliability is key. Because it pairs beautifully with high-contrast charcoals or deep teals, it avoids looking washed out. The hex code for this blue is #a5b4c1, and it provides excellent readability for black body text.
Questions about #a5b4c1
What is #a5b4c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5b4c1 is rgb(165, 180, 193), in HSL hsl(208, 18%, 70%) and in CMYK 15%, 7%, 0%, 24%.
What colors work well with #a5b4c1?
Is #a5b4c1 a warm or cool color?
This hex color reads distinctly cool due to its strong slate-blue base, though its desaturated, ashy quality softens the overall temperature. It feels more like a stable, atmospheric neutral than a vibrant blue, making it an excellent choice for corporate interfaces or minimalist branding projects.
Is #a5b4c1 readable on white or black?
#a5b4c1 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.89:1 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.