#A0D0E3 Hex Color
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#a0d0e3 is a light, cool cyan blue with a dusty gray undertone and muted pastel quality. Its airy, delicate character suits spring themes, baby products, clean technology, and open UI backgrounds. Use it as a soft supporting tone rather than fine text; black text reads clearly against it, with about a 12.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a0d0e3
What is #a0d0e3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0d0e3 is rgb(160, 208, 227), in HSL hsl(197, 54%, 76%) and in CMYK 30%, 8%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #a0d0e3?
Pair #a0d0e3 with charcoal or navy for readable contrast, then add terracotta sparingly for warmth. These darker neutrals anchor its pale, muted surface without competing with its airy character.
Is #a0d0e3 readable on white or black?
#a0d0e3 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.62:1 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.