#A8B4C0 Hex Color
Professional and grounded muted ashy blue
This muted, ashy blue carries a dusty, cool gray undertone that feels professional and grounded. Because it is highly readable, #a8b4c0 works well as a supporting background tone for financial or security-focused UI. It pairs effectively with crisp charcoal grays, avoiding the washed-out look that can occur against pure white. The hex code for this color is #a8b4c0.
Questions about #a8b4c0
What is #a8b4c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8b4c0 is rgb(168, 180, 192), in HSL hsl(210, 16%, 71%) and in CMYK 13%, 6%, 0%, 25%.
What color families best complement #a8b4c0?
This color pairs naturally with deep, crisp tones that ground its muted quality, such as dark charcoal or navy. Because it leans cool, avoid pairing it with overly warm, saturated tones that might create unintended visual clashing or vibration.
Is #a8b4c0 readable on white or black?
#a8b4c0 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.95:1 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.