#A9C6D6 Hex Color
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A pale, gray-leaning blue with a faded, airy finish, #a9c6d6 brings delicacy and reliability to visual systems. Use it as a supporting tone for healthcare, finance, technology, or open-space backgrounds, pairing it with charcoal for definition. Black text reads clearly at about 11.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #a9c6d6.
Questions about #a9c6d6
What is #a9c6d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9c6d6 is rgb(169, 198, 214), in HSL hsl(201, 35%, 75%) and in CMYK 21%, 7%, 0%, 16%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a9c6d6?
Is #a9c6d6 warm or cool?
The #a9c6d6 hex color reads as cool because its blue base is softened by a gray undertone rather than warm yellow or red. Its low saturation keeps that coolness gentle, making it feel airy and dependable instead of sharp or icy.
Is #a9c6d6 readable on white or black?
#a9c6d6 has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.73:1 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.