#A5B9C0 Hex Color
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Dusty and almost grey, this pale sky blue reads soft rather than crisp. The hex code #a5b9c0 works best as a supporting tone in UI backgrounds or tech branding, where its muted cast keeps layouts calm. Pair it with deep navy for stronger contrast. Black text scores about 10.3:1 on it, so small body copy stays readable. Next to pure white it can wash out, so lean on darker neighbors to define it.
Questions about #a5b9c0
What is #a5b9c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5b9c0 is rgb(165, 185, 192), in HSL hsl(196, 18%, 70%) and in CMYK 14%, 4%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #a5b9c0?
Deep navy, charcoal, and warm terracotta all sit well against #a5b9c0. Its grey undertone keeps these combinations grounded instead of cold.
Is #a5b9c0 readable on white or black?
#a5b9c0 has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.30:1 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.