#A0BED2 Hex Color

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#a0bed2 is a pale, dusty blue with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its soft, ashy character suits healthcare, finance, technology, and spring-themed designs without feeling bright. Use it as a supporting background tone with charcoal text; black text provides about 10.8:1 contrast. The hex code #a0bed2 brings a dependable, gentle feel to interfaces and branding.

Questions about #a0bed2

What is #a0bed2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0bed2 is rgb(160, 190, 210), in HSL hsl(204, 36%, 73%) and in CMYK 24%, 10%, 0%, 18%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a0bed2?
For #a0bed2, pair it with charcoal text, muted navy accents, or warm terracotta for balance; this pale blue also works with white in airy layouts, though darker text is easier to read.
Does #a0bed2 look warm or cool?
#a0bed2 reads as a cool, gentle blue because its blue hue is softened by gray and low saturation, giving it a calm, reliable, restrained mood rather than the energy of a bright or highly saturated blue.
Is #a0bed2 readable on white or black?
#a0bed2 has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.79:1 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.