#A6B2B5 Hex Color
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Stardew is a desaturated, dusty cyan that leans heavily into grey. This mid-tone color provides a stable, clean base for technology interfaces and minimalist branding. While it can look washed out next to pure white, black text pops against it with excellent readability. The hex code for this ashy shade is #a6b2b5. Use it carefully as a background to keep your layout from feeling flat.
Questions about Stardew
What is the hex code for Stardew?
Stardew is #a6b2b5. In RGB that is rgb(166, 178, 181), in HSL hsl(192, 9%, 68%) and in CMYK 8%, 2%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What makes #a6b2b5 effective for interface design?
Stardew #a6b2b5 functions as a neutral, desaturated base that allows high-contrast elements like charcoal or pure black text to stand out without visual strain. Because it leans towards a cool grey, it keeps digital layouts feeling grounded rather than clinical or stark.
How should I use Stardew #a6b2b5 to avoid a flat design look?
Since #a6b2b5 is a muted, mid-tone cyan, it benefits from being paired with strong accent colors or dark, high-contrast borders. Using it as a primary background works best when you incorporate crisp, darker typography to establish hierarchy and prevent the screen from feeling washed out.
Is Stardew readable on white or black?
Stardew has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.65:1 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.