#A0B3E3 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, dusty blue carries a cool, ashy undertone that feels restrained rather than vibrant. Because of its high lightness, #a0b3e3 works best as a large-scale UI background or a subtle accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoals or even deeper pink tones for a sophisticated contrast. Since the hex code #a0b3e3 offers high contrast with black text, it remains readable for body copy.
Questions about #a0b3e3
What is #a0b3e3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0b3e3 is rgb(160, 179, 227), in HSL hsl(223, 54%, 76%) and in CMYK 30%, 21%, 0%, 11%.
How can I pair #a0b3e3 effectively in a design?
Use this shade against charcoal for high-contrast, modern text layouts or pair it with muted dusty pink tones to create a soft, sophisticated atmosphere. Because it is highly unsaturated, it works well as a grounding neutral element for busier color palettes.
Is #a0b3e3 readable on white or black?
#a0b3e3 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.05:1 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.