#A9B3B2 Hex Color
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Ashy and softly muted, #a9b3b2 is a light teal with cyan and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives interfaces and brand palettes a balanced, trustworthy feel without sharp brightness. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, especially in healthcare, wellness, and technology layouts. The hex code is #a9b3b2, and black text reads clearly over it.
Questions about #a9b3b2
What is #a9b3b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9b3b2 is rgb(169, 179, 178), in HSL hsl(174, 6%, 68%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 1%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #a9b3b2?
#a9b3b2 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and warm terracotta because its muted cyan-teal base gives darker neutrals structure and lets warmer accents stand out. Use it as a supporting color rather than the strongest focal point.
Is #a9b3b2 readable on white or black?
#a9b3b2 has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.77:1 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.