#A9ADC0 Hex Color
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Dusty and muted, #a9adc0 sits halfway between indigo and cool grey. This desaturated tone functions best as a supporting background, providing structure without overwhelming the eye. It pairs well with charcoal or crisp white, making it a reliable choice for UI designs that need a sophisticated, professional mood. Because it is highly readable with black text, you can use the hex code #a9adc0 confidently for small body copy.
Questions about #a9adc0
What is #a9adc0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9adc0 is rgb(169, 173, 192), in HSL hsl(230, 15%, 71%) and in CMYK 12%, 10%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use #a9adc0 in UI design?
#a9adc0 functions as a highly readable, low-contrast alternative to standard greys for UI backgrounds or secondary text. It creates a sophisticated, professional mood when paired with charcoal for headers or clean off-white elements.
Is #a9adc0 considered a warm or cool color?
#a9adc0 is distinctly cool, carrying strong blue-indigo undertones that shift it away from a neutral, dead-flat grey. This creates a calm, receding effect that makes it ideal for supporting roles in layouts where you want depth without high saturation.
Is #a9adc0 readable on white or black?
#a9adc0 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.42:1 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.