#A0AAEE Hex Color
A luminous pastel indigo with cool depth
This pastel indigo provides a fresh, glowing base for UI backgrounds. Because it offers high contrast with black text at 9.5:1, it functions well for legible body copy. The hex code for this cool shade is #a0aaee. Avoid using it alongside stark white, as the color can appear washed out. Instead, pair this tone with deep charcoal grays to ground the composition.
Questions about #a0aaee
What is #a0aaee in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0aaee is rgb(160, 170, 238), in HSL hsl(232, 70%, 78%) and in CMYK 33%, 29%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair best with the pastel tone of #a0aaee?
The most effective way to ground #a0aaee is by pairing it with charcoal or deep slate grays. Using high-contrast dark neutrals prevents the indigo from looking washed out and provides a sophisticated, modern aesthetic for digital layouts.
Is #a0aaee readable on white or black?
#a0aaee has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.47:1 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.