#A8B5B4 Hex Color
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An ashy, muted cyan, #a8b5b4 balances soft gray undertones with a subtle, airy coolness. This color works best as a neutral background, where its low saturation creates a grounded feel for technology or aerospace branding. Pair it with charcoal text to maintain readability, as its 9.9:1 contrast ratio ensures accessibility. The hex code for this dusty blue-green is #a8b5b4.
Questions about #a8b5b4
What is #a8b5b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8b5b4 is rgb(168, 181, 180), in HSL hsl(175, 8%, 68%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 1%, 29%.
What colors pair best with #a8b5b4 for a modern palette?
Is #a8b5b4 readable on white or black?
#a8b5b4 has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.93:1 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.