#A6B7B9 Hex Color
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A muted cyan with ashy gray undertones, #a6b7b9 feels airy and refreshing without becoming vivid. Its dusty finish suits communication, technology, and aerospace branding, especially as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal. Use the hex code #a6b7b9 for spacious UI backgrounds, with black text for strong readability. White can make it look washed out.
Questions about #a6b7b9
What is #a6b7b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6b7b9 is rgb(166, 183, 185), in HSL hsl(186, 12%, 69%) and in CMYK 10%, 1%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a6b7b9?
Does #a6b7b9 read as a warm or cool color?
#a6b7b9 reads cool because its muted cyan base and ashy gray undertones lean blue-green rather than yellow or red, giving layouts a calm, airy, technical mood. It works well when you want freshness without a bright or highly saturated appearance.
Is #a6b7b9 readable on white or black?
#a6b7b9 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.09:1 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.