#ACB2BD Hex Color
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Ashy and almost grey, this dusty blue sits closer to steel than sky. The hex code #acb2bd is light and low in saturation, so it reads steady rather than bold. Use it as a supporting tone behind dark text, which it handles well, or pair it with burgundy for a richer feel than white allows.
Questions about #acb2bd
What is #acb2bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #acb2bd is rgb(172, 178, 189), in HSL hsl(219, 11%, 71%) and in CMYK 9%, 6%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #acb2bd?
Try a warm accent to offset its cool cast, like terracotta or burgundy. Deep navy works for text and structure, while a warm cream background keeps the pairing from feeling flat and corporate.
Is #acb2bd readable on white or black?
#acb2bd has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.85:1 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.