#A0B0D8 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated blue offers a professional, muted aesthetic suitable for corporate tech or healthcare interfaces. Because #a0b0d8 is light, it provides excellent contrast for black body text, making it a functional choice for UI layouts. Pair this shade with deep slate gray rather than pure white to avoid a washed-out appearance. The hex code for this cool tone is #a0b0d8.
Questions about #a0b0d8
What is #a0b0d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0b0d8 is rgb(160, 176, 216), in HSL hsl(223, 42%, 74%) and in CMYK 26%, 19%, 0%, 15%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a0b0d8 for professional UI design?
Pair #a0b0d8 with deep charcoal or slate grays to anchor the layout without feeling harsh. Avoid using pure white text over this color, as the contrast can feel washed out rather than sharp and intentional for your users.
Is #a0b0d8 readable on white or black?
#a0b0d8 has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.69:1 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.