#ADB1E9 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, ashy indigo carries a cool, dusty quality that feels subdued rather than energetic. Because it is light and muted, #adb1e9 works best as a supporting background color rather than a primary focus. Pair it with charcoal gray or deep slate to ground its ethereal tone. Since it maintains excellent contrast with black, it remains legible for small text in UI designs.
Questions about #adb1e9
What is #adb1e9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #adb1e9 is rgb(173, 177, 233), in HSL hsl(236, 58%, 80%) and in CMYK 26%, 24%, 0%, 9%.
Does #adb1e9 work well for UI text?
This light indigo provides excellent contrast against black or very dark charcoal backgrounds, keeping small text readable and professional. Avoid using it for body text on white surfaces, as its light, muted nature will likely cause visibility issues for users.
What colors pair best with #adb1e9?
Is #adb1e9 readable on white or black?
#adb1e9 has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.24:1 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.