#ABB7D6 Hex Color
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Close to faded denim, #abb7d6 is a pale, ashy blue with barely any saturation. That softness suits calm backgrounds in baby, healthcare, and finance design. Black text on it passes contrast rules easily, so body copy stays readable. Its gray undertone reads honest and steady, though it can look flat beside pure white. The hex code works best as a base or supporting tone rather than a small accent.
Questions about #abb7d6
What is #abb7d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #abb7d6 is rgb(171, 183, 214), in HSL hsl(223, 34%, 75%) and in CMYK 20%, 14%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #abb7d6?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted terracotta all give #abb7d6 contrast without fighting its muted character. Cream works better than pure white for light sections, since white can wash the blue out.
Is #abb7d6 readable on white or black?
#abb7d6 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.47:1 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.