#A0CDEF Hex Color
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#a0cdef is a pastel blue with an ashy, dusty cast. Its low saturation and high lightness keep layouts mellow, which suits healthcare dashboards, finance branding, and baby products. It works best as a base background rather than an accent, where it can wash out next to white. Black text on #a0cdef hits about 12.5:1 contrast, well past AA. Pair it with a deeper slate blue for structure.
Questions about #a0cdef
What is #a0cdef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0cdef is rgb(160, 205, 239), in HSL hsl(206, 71%, 78%) and in CMYK 33%, 14%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #a0cdef?
Pair #a0cdef with a deep navy for structure or a muted terracotta for warmth. Both keep its soft, ashy character from reading flat next to white.
Is #a0cdef readable on white or black?
#a0cdef has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.47:1 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.