#A0C1FF Hex Color
A breezy, light blue with airy charm
The hex code #a0c1ff is a breezy, unsaturated blue that feels light and approachable. It serves as a clean UI background for modern tech applications. Because this shade maintains a high contrast ratio of 11.6:1 against black text, it is a safe choice for accessible body copy. Pair it with deep slate grays to ground its airy quality, as white can sometimes make it look washed out.
Questions about #a0c1ff
What is #a0c1ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0c1ff is rgb(160, 193, 255), in HSL hsl(219, 100%, 81%) and in CMYK 37%, 24%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #a0c1ff?
To ground the airy quality of #a0c1ff, pair it with deep charcoal or slate grays rather than pure white, which can make the blue appear washed out. These darker neutrals create a professional, balanced contrast for your design layout.
Is #a0c1ff readable on white or black?
#a0c1ff has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.56:1 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.