#A9B6C6 Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty blue sits squarely in neutral territory. With its low saturation and grey undertones, #a9b6c6 functions best as a supporting background rather than a vibrant focal point. It pairs cleanly with warm charcoal or soft slate for a professional, buttoned-up palette. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it works effectively for readable UI components or interface headers.
Questions about #a9b6c6
What is #a9b6c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9b6c6 is rgb(169, 182, 198), in HSL hsl(213, 20%, 72%) and in CMYK 15%, 8%, 0%, 22%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a9b6c6 for a professional palette?
This ashy blue pairs best with deep charcoal or soft slate grays to maintain a clean, buttoned-up aesthetic. If you need more warmth in the design, consider adding accents of muted terracotta to balance out the cool tones.
Is #a9b6c6 readable on white or black?
#a9b6c6 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.19:1 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.