#ACB9BF Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy cyan that sits halfway to gray. #acb9bf works best as a supporting tone, since it can wash out next to white at large sizes. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted coral for contrast. Black text on this hex code hits about 10.4:1, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #acb9bf
What is #acb9bf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #acb9bf is rgb(172, 185, 191), in HSL hsl(199, 13%, 71%) and in CMYK 10%, 3%, 0%, 25%.
What text color works best on #acb9bf?
Black text is the safest choice, with a contrast ratio of about 10.4:1 against #acb9bf. That clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for small body text with room to spare. White text falls short, so reserve it for decorative elements only.
What colors pair well with #acb9bf?
Deep charcoal grounds its muted cyan tone, while muted coral adds quiet warmth without clashing. For a cooler palette, pair it with navy or soft sage for a calm, overcast feel.
Is #acb9bf readable on white or black?
#acb9bf has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.44:1 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.