#A9B5C5 Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty blue reads as a sophisticated neutral, shedding the vibrancy of pure color for a grounded, professional appearance. With its significant grey undertone, #a9b5c5 serves best as a supporting background or secondary UI element. It offers excellent readability for black text, making it a functional choice for corporate or technical dashboards. Pair it with crisp white or dark slate to maintain a clean, high-contrast look.
Questions about #a9b5c5
What is #a9b5c5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9b5c5 is rgb(169, 181, 197), in HSL hsl(214, 19%, 72%) and in CMYK 14%, 8%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use #a9b5c5 in interface design?
#a9b5c5 functions best as a supporting background or secondary element in technical or corporate dashboards where readability is a priority. Because of its muted grey undertone, it maintains professional neutrality while remaining more visually interesting than a standard flat grey.
What colors pair well with #a9b5c5?
This shade works effectively when paired with high-contrast elements like charcoal for clean, legible text or crisp whites to emphasize its cool, dusty quality. Avoid overly saturated warm tones, which may clash with the grounded, industrial aesthetic of this specific blue.
Is #a9b5c5 readable on white or black?
#a9b5c5 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.10:1 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.