#ADB6C1 Hex Color
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Ashy and muted, this light blue sits right on the edge of gray. Its hex code is #adb6c1, and that dusty quality makes it a reliable supporting tone in finance, healthcare, and tech design, where trust matters more than flash. Pair it with deep navy for structure or terracotta to cut the chill. Black text reads at about 10.2:1 contrast, so small body copy stays legible on it.
Questions about #adb6c1
What is #adb6c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #adb6c1 is rgb(173, 182, 193), in HSL hsl(213, 14%, 72%) and in CMYK 10%, 6%, 0%, 24%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #adb6c1?
#adb6c1 looks strongest next to deep, saturated neighbors like navy or terracotta, which keep its grayed-out tone from feeling flat. Dark charcoal text and warm wood accents also ground it well.
Is #adb6c1 readable on white or black?
#adb6c1 has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.23:1 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.