#A0BEDE Hex Color
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#a0bede is a pale, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and very low saturation. Its soft lightness supports peaceful, trustworthy layouts for healthcare, finance, technology, and spring themes. Use it as a dominant background with dark text, since black reaches about 10.9:1 contrast and passes WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #a0bede.
Questions about #a0bede
What is #a0bede in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0bede is rgb(160, 190, 222), in HSL hsl(211, 48%, 75%) and in CMYK 28%, 14%, 0%, 13%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a0bede?
#a0bede pairs well with navy, charcoal, muted terracotta, and soft cream, which add structure or warmth without overpowering its dusty blue base. Use navy for headings and terracotta for restrained accents.
Is #a0bede readable on white or black?
#a0bede has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.91:1 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.