#A5CBB9 Hex Color
A pastel teal with airy restraint
Not a true teal but a washed-out tint of one, #a5cbb9 reads pale and ashy, closer to sage than sea. Its very low saturation keeps things calm, which makes it a strong dominant base for wellness, healthcare, or spring layouts. Black text on #a5cbb9 hits about 11.8:1 contrast, so small body copy passes easily. The hex code can look flat next to pure white, so anchor it with charcoal or terracotta.
Questions about #a5cbb9
What is #a5cbb9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5cbb9 is rgb(165, 203, 185), in HSL hsl(152, 27%, 72%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 9%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #a5cbb9?
Charcoal and deep navy give #a5cbb9 the definition it lacks next to white, while terracotta warms up its ashy green cast. Skip very light neutrals or the color fades into them.
Is #a5cbb9 readable on white or black?
#a5cbb9 has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.84:1 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.