#A0C1D9 Hex Color
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#a0c1d9 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a distinct ashy undertone that softens its appearance. This shade works well as a neutral background for clean UI design, as it offers enough contrast for black text to remain highly readable. Because it is light and muted, pair it with charcoal or deep navy for a sophisticated, balanced palette. The hex code for this pastel blue is #a0c1d9.
Questions about #a0c1d9
What is #a0c1d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0c1d9 is rgb(160, 193, 217), in HSL hsl(205, 43%, 74%) and in CMYK 26%, 11%, 0%, 15%.
How should I use #a0c1d9 in a professional design scheme?
Does #a0c1d9 read as a warm or cool tone?
The ashy, unsaturated nature of #a0c1d9 firmly places it in the cool spectrum, yet its dustiness prevents it from feeling icy. It provides a relaxed, airy quality that feels approachable rather than sterile or overly vibrant for professional web applications.
Is #a0c1d9 readable on white or black?
#a0c1d9 has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.12:1 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.