#A9BEE2 Hex Color
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#a9bee2 is a pale, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and very low saturation. Its soft, youthful character suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed layouts. Use it as a supporting background or broad surface, then pair it with dark text for clarity. The hex code #a9bee2 reaches about 11.2:1 contrast with black.
Questions about #a9bee2
What is #a9bee2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9bee2 is rgb(169, 190, 226), in HSL hsl(218, 50%, 77%) and in CMYK 25%, 16%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #a9bee2?
Dark charcoal text and muted terracotta accents pair well with #a9bee2 because they add strong readability and measured warmth without fighting its pale, low-saturation blue character in interface layouts and brand systems. Keep terracotta to buttons, badges, or illustration details rather than large areas.
Is #a9bee2 readable on white or black?
#a9bee2 has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.15:1 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.