#A9BFD6 Hex Color
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#a9bfd6 is a light, dusty blue with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its soft, dependable character suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a dominant UI background with dark text, which reaches about 11.1:1 contrast. The hex code #a9bfd6 also pairs well with navy and warm white.
Questions about #a9bfd6
What is #a9bfd6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9bfd6 is rgb(169, 191, 214), in HSL hsl(211, 35%, 75%) and in CMYK 21%, 11%, 0%, 16%.
Which colors pair well with #a9bfd6?
#a9bfd6 pairs well with navy for strong, professional contrast and warm white for a softer look; muted charcoal can also provide readable text without competing with its dusty blue character.
Is #a9bfd6 warm or cool?
#a9bfd6 reads as a cool, low-saturation blue because its blue hue and gray undertones create a calm, slightly frosted appearance rather than a warm or energetic one. Use it when you want a quiet, dependable visual tone.
Is #a9bfd6 readable on white or black?
#a9bfd6 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.11:1 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.