#A0A6D3 Hex Color
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#a0a6d3 is a pale, dusty indigo with cool gray undertones and very low saturation. Its soft, ashy appearance suits meditation spaces, spring palettes, baby products, and spiritual branding. Use it as a supporting background with navy or muted plum accents. The hex code #a0a6d3 supports readable black body text at an 8.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a0a6d3
What is #a0a6d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0a6d3 is rgb(160, 166, 211), in HSL hsl(233, 37%, 73%) and in CMYK 24%, 21%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #a0a6d3?
Navy, muted plum, charcoal, and soft white pair well with #a0a6d3, adding contrast while preserving its dusty indigo character and cool, quiet mood across interfaces, interiors, packaging, and spring-inspired visual systems. Use navy or charcoal for stronger definition.
Is #a0a6d3 readable on white or black?
#a0a6d3 has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.88:1 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.