#A9B8D7 Hex Color
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#a9b8d7 is a light, dusty blue with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its pastel, ashy finish gives interfaces and branding a gentle, reliable feel, making it useful as a dominant background for healthcare, finance, or technology layouts. Black text remains highly legible, while white can look washed out. The hex code for this shade is #a9b8d7.
Questions about #a9b8d7
What is #a9b8d7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9b8d7 is rgb(169, 184, 215), in HSL hsl(220, 37%, 75%) and in CMYK 21%, 14%, 0%, 16%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #a9b8d7?
For #a9b8d7, pair the cool dusty blue with charcoal, navy, muted mauve, or warm beige to balance its gray undertones and create calm, polished palettes for interfaces, dashboards, stationery, or brand backgrounds.
Is #a9b8d7 readable on white or black?
#a9b8d7 has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.52:1 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.