#A0C0E5 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue has a distinct ashy undertone that makes it feel stable rather than vivid. It works best as a primary UI background, pairing well with charcoal gray or crisp white. The hex code for this cool shade is #a0c0e5. Because it offers an 11.2:1 contrast ratio with black, it remains readable for small text. Try pairing it with similar pink shades for a softer palette.
Questions about #a0c0e5
What is #a0c0e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0c0e5 is rgb(160, 192, 229), in HSL hsl(212, 57%, 76%) and in CMYK 30%, 16%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair best with #a0c0e5?
Is #a0c0e5 readable on white or black?
#a0c0e5 has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.16:1 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.