#AEB3B5 Hex Color
A stable, dust-toned neutral for clarity
A dusty mid-grey, #aeb3b5 serves as a stable neutral for clean user interfaces and minimal branding. Because black text offers a 9.9:1 contrast ratio against it, this hex code works exceptionally well for legible body copy. Use it as a dominant 60% base color to create a sense of restraint, or pair it with deep charcoal to ground more saturated accent colors.
Questions about #aeb3b5
What is #aeb3b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aeb3b5 is rgb(174, 179, 181), in HSL hsl(197, 5%, 70%) and in CMYK 4%, 1%, 0%, 29%.
Why is #aeb3b5 effective for text-heavy interfaces?
#aeb3b5 acts as a highly readable neutral that reduces visual fatigue while maintaining a 9.9:1 contrast ratio against black text. This balance makes it a superior choice for long-form body content where clarity is the primary functional requirement.
How can I pair #aeb3b5 to avoid a flat design?
Is #aeb3b5 readable on white or black?
#aeb3b5 has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.91:1 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.