#A0C8E2 Hex Color
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Pastel blue with ashy gray undertones, #a0c8e2 feels cool, dusty, and softly reassuring. Its low saturation suits healthcare, finance, security, and technology interfaces where trust matters. Use it as a broad background or supporting tone with dark text; white can make it look washed out. The hex code #a0c8e2 achieves about 11.9:1 contrast with black text.
Questions about #a0c8e2
What is #a0c8e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0c8e2 is rgb(160, 200, 226), in HSL hsl(204, 53%, 76%) and in CMYK 29%, 12%, 0%, 11%.
Where does #a0c8e2 work best in design?
Use #a0c8e2 as a light interface background or supporting tone in healthcare, finance, and security designs; its cool, muted blue creates a gentle, dependable mood without the visual intensity of a saturated blue.
What colors pair well with #a0c8e2?
Pair #a0c8e2 with charcoal text and deep navy accents for readable contrast and structure; muted terracotta or warm beige can add restrained warmth without overpowering its dusty blue base in branding and interface palettes.
Is #a0c8e2 readable on white or black?
#a0c8e2 has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.85:1 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.