#ABAEBD Hex Color
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This dusty, tinted indigo reads like a desaturated grey with a cool, violet undertone. Because it is muted, #abaebd functions best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or warm terracotta to balance its airy, intellectual quality. The hex code for this ashy shade is #abaebd, which provides enough contrast for readable black body text.
Questions about #abaebd
What is #abaebd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #abaebd is rgb(171, 174, 189), in HSL hsl(230, 12%, 71%) and in CMYK 10%, 8%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair best with #abaebd for a balanced design?
This muted shade works beautifully alongside charcoal to ground its airy quality or terracotta for a sophisticated, warm contrast. Use #abaebd as a supporting neutral to let these stronger colors anchor your layout without overwhelming the visual hierarchy.
Is #abaebd suitable for use with black text?
Yes, #abaebd provides sufficient contrast for standard black body text while maintaining a soft, readable appearance. Its desaturated nature ensures that the dark text remains crisp and legible without causing the eye strain often associated with lighter or more vibrant background hues.
Is #abaebd readable on white or black?
#abaebd has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.52:1 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.