#A9BEDA Hex Color

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#a9beda is a light, dusty blue with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its soft, ashy finish suggests gentleness and dependable security without feeling stark. The hex code suits finance, healthcare, technology, and spring-themed layouts as a supporting tone. Black text reaches about 11.1:1 contrast, making body copy readable against this color.

Questions about #a9beda

What is #a9beda in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9beda is rgb(169, 190, 218), in HSL hsl(214, 40%, 76%) and in CMYK 22%, 13%, 0%, 15%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a9beda?
#a9beda pairs well with charcoal for readable text, warm ivory for a softer backdrop, and burgundy for a restrained accent, because its muted blue-gray base needs either warm contrast or a deeper anchor.
Where does #a9beda work best in a design?
#a9beda works best as a supporting tone or broad UI background in healthcare, finance, security, and technology designs, but it can look washed out beside white, so pair it with dark text or a deeper border.
Is #a9beda readable on white or black?
#a9beda has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.06:1 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.