#A6B9D4 Hex Color
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A light, dusty blue with gray undertones, #a6b9d4 feels soft, steady, and dependable without becoming sugary. Its low saturation suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed interfaces as a supporting background tone. Pair it with charcoal or dark navy for sharper structure; black text also reads clearly against it. The hex code is #a6b9d4.
Questions about #a6b9d4
What is #a6b9d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6b9d4 is rgb(166, 185, 212), in HSL hsl(215, 35%, 74%) and in CMYK 22%, 13%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #a6b9d4?
Is #a6b9d4 suitable for text and backgrounds?
Use #a6b9d4 mainly as a background with black or very dark text; white text provides too little contrast for normal-sized or large copy, while near-black text offers a much safer accessibility choice.
Is #a6b9d4 readable on white or black?
#a6b9d4 has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.51:1 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.