#AACBBB Hex Color
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#aacbbb is a pale, desaturated teal with distinct ashy undertones. This delicate shade offers a clean, airy quality suited for healthcare or wellness interface designs. With a 12.0:1 contrast ratio against black text, it ensures excellent accessibility for small body copy. The hex code #aacbbb functions best as a dominant background color, as it often appears too washed out when placed directly against pure white.
Questions about #aacbbb
What is #aacbbb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aacbbb is rgb(170, 203, 187), in HSL hsl(151, 24%, 73%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 8%, 20%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
Where does #aacbbb work best in a UI design?
#aacbbb functions most effectively as a soft, dominant background color rather than for text or borders. Its muted, airy quality makes it an ideal choice for wellness or healthcare applications where you want to maintain a clean, readable aesthetic without overwhelming the user.
What colors pair well with #aacbbb for a balanced palette?
This ashy teal pairs well with charcoal or dark gray for high-contrast, accessible typography. For a complementary or accent color, try pairing it with a warm, desaturated terracotta or a muted mauve to introduce a touch of warmth against the cool, desaturated base.
Is #aacbbb readable on white or black?
#aacbbb has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.96:1 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.