#A9B9FC Hex Color
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#a9b9fc is a cool, pale indigo with an airy, unsaturated quality. Because of its light tone, it offers excellent readability for black text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds. The hex code for this color is #a9b9fc. Avoid using it alone, as it benefits from pairing with deeper, high-contrast charcoal grays to prevent a washed-out look.
Questions about #a9b9fc
What is #a9b9fc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9b9fc is rgb(169, 185, 252), in HSL hsl(228, 93%, 83%) and in CMYK 33%, 27%, 0%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #a9b9fc?
Because #a9b9fc is quite light and airy, it works best when anchored by deeper, high-contrast tones like charcoal or deep navy to prevent the design from feeling washed out or floating aimlessly on the screen.
Is #a9b9fc suitable for website body text?
While #a9b9fc is excellent for UI backgrounds or accents, it lacks the necessary contrast to serve as readable body text against standard light backgrounds, so it should be reserved for elements that do not require heavy reading.
Is #a9b9fc readable on white or black?
#a9b9fc has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.03:1 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.