#ACB3B9 Hex Color
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Ash blue sits one step from grey, with just enough blue to keep it from feeling flat. Its low saturation reads steady and dependable, which is why the hex code #acb3b9 shows up in finance, healthcare, and government design. Best used as a supporting tone or UI background, since it can wash out next to white. Black text on it hits about 9.9:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #acb3b9
What is #acb3b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #acb3b9 is rgb(172, 179, 185), in HSL hsl(208, 8%, 70%) and in CMYK 7%, 3%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #acb3b9?
#acb3b9 pairs well with warm, saturated accents like terracotta, mustard, or burgundy, which counter its greyed-out look. For text, black reads most clearly on it, with about a 9.9:1 contrast ratio that passes WCAG AA for small body copy.
Is #acb3b9 warm or cool?
It leans cool, since blue sits behind the grey, but its low saturation keeps the coolness faint. Next to true greys it reads blue, and next to brighter blues it reads almost neutral.
Is #acb3b9 readable on white or black?
#acb3b9 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.90:1 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.