#A9BEB6 Hex Color
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#a9beb6 is a dusty teal with heavy gray undertones, muted enough to read almost neutral. That low saturation makes it a solid base for wellness and healthcare interfaces, though it can wash out beside pure white. Pair it with deep charcoal or warm terracotta for contrast. Black text passes WCAG AA comfortably on this hex code, with contrast around 10.7:1.
Questions about #a9beb6
What is #a9beb6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9beb6 is rgb(169, 190, 182), in HSL hsl(157, 14%, 70%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 4%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #a9beb6?
Terracotta and burnt orange give #a9beb6 a warm counterpoint, while deep charcoal adds structure without harshness. Avoid pale pastels nearby, which make it look washed out.
Does #a9beb6 read warm or cool?
It leans cool, but only slightly. The heavy gray content pulls its teal toward neutral, so it sits comfortably beside both warm wood tones and cool grays.
Is #a9beb6 readable on white or black?
#a9beb6 has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.72:1 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.