#ACBCC4 Hex Color
A grounded, soft blue with gray undertones
This dusty, ashy blue offers a grounded, professional alternative to brighter shades. Because it leans heavily into gray, #acbcc4 functions best as a supporting tone or a neutral background rather than a primary color. It pairs particularly well with charcoal or soft terracotta to avoid feeling washed out. The hex code for this desaturated blue is #acbcc4, which provides enough contrast to support black body text.
Questions about #acbcc4
What is #acbcc4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #acbcc4 is rgb(172, 188, 196), in HSL hsl(200, 17%, 72%) and in CMYK 12%, 4%, 0%, 23%.
How should I use #acbcc4 in my design layouts?
Use #acbcc4 as a subtle background or supporting accent rather than a primary color to maintain visual balance. Its gray undertones make it an excellent choice for modern, professional interfaces that require a calm, non-intrusive color palette.
What colors pair well with the hex color #acbcc4?
Pair #acbcc4 with deep charcoal for high contrast or soft terracotta for a balanced, earthy warmth. These combinations prevent the blue from appearing washed out while adding visual interest to your design project.
Is #acbcc4 readable on white or black?
#acbcc4 has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.74:1 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.