#A8BACE Hex Color
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#a8bace is a dusty, ashy blue that sits close to grey. Its low saturation and mid lightness give it a settled, trustworthy feel, which suits finance, healthcare, and government work. Treat it as a supporting tone behind darker blues, or warm it up with a burgundy accent so it does not read flat. Next to pure white it can look washed out. Black text on #a8bace hits about 10.6:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #a8bace
What is #a8bace in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8bace is rgb(168, 186, 206), in HSL hsl(212, 28%, 73%) and in CMYK 18%, 10%, 0%, 19%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a8bace?
Charcoal and navy ground #a8bace with a steady, corporate feel, while a burgundy or terracotta accent keeps its muted blue from reading flat. Avoid pale greys, which wash out its ashy undertone.
Is #a8bace readable on white or black?
#a8bace has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.57:1 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.