#A0D8DD Hex Color
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#a0d8dd is a pale, unsaturated cyan with cool, airy undertones. This delicate pastel shade works well as a background color, as its high lightness allows for excellent contrast with black text. Because it feels clean and youthful, it is a smart choice for tech interfaces or children’s product design. If you need to add warmth, consider how to make pink to balance its chilly nature. The hex code is #a0d8dd.
Questions about #a0d8dd
What is #a0d8dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0d8dd is rgb(160, 216, 221), in HSL hsl(185, 47%, 75%) and in CMYK 28%, 2%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #a0d8dd?
Is #a0d8dd readable on white or black?
#a0d8dd has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.36:1 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.