#A6ACB4 Hex Color
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This ashy, grey-toned blue feels muted and restrained, offering a professional alternative to standard navy. Because of its desaturated quality, #a6acb4 works best as a supporting neutral or a background color for minimalist UI design. It pairs well with crisp white or dark charcoal, which highlights its subtle cool undertones. With high contrast against black text, it remains a reliable choice for readable, modern interface layouts.
Questions about #a6acb4
What is #a6acb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6acb4 is rgb(166, 172, 180), in HSL hsl(214, 9%, 68%) and in CMYK 8%, 4%, 0%, 29%.
How should I use #a6acb4 in UI design?
This ashy blue works best as a secondary neutral or background color to avoid overwhelming the eye. Because it sits between grey and blue, it provides a stable, professional foundation that allows charcoal or dark navy text to stand out clearly against it.
Does #a6acb4 lean warm or cool?
The hex color #a6acb4 reads distinctly cool due to its strong grey and blue undertones. It lacks any yellow or red warmth, which makes it ideal for projects requiring a clean, detached, or clinical aesthetic.
Is #a6acb4 readable on white or black?
#a6acb4 has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.18:1 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.