#A9BCCF Hex Color
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This muted, ashy blue carries a heavy dose of grey, making it appear washed out and understated. Because of its desaturated tone, #a9bccf works best as a supporting background color in professional UI, such as finance or security platforms. Pair it with charcoal text to maintain strong contrast and readability. The hex code for this cool, reliable shade is #a9bccf.
Questions about #a9bccf
What is #a9bccf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9bccf is rgb(169, 188, 207), in HSL hsl(210, 28%, 74%) and in CMYK 18%, 9%, 0%, 19%.
How should #a9bccf be used in UI design?
Use #a9bccf as a stable, desaturated foundation for professional interface components. Because of its cool grey undertone, it maintains high readability when paired with deep charcoal typography or white accents, keeping the overall design aesthetic strictly professional and minimal.
Which color palettes work best with #a9bccf?
Is #a9bccf readable on white or black?
#a9bccf has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.78:1 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.