#A0DDFF Hex Color

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Think of a clear morning sky or a nursery wall painted soft blue. That pastel shade is #a0ddff, a light blue with low saturation. Its hex code sits one step from white, so it helps to know what colors make white when building tints. It works best as a large background where black text stays readable.

Questions about #a0ddff

What is #a0ddff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0ddff is rgb(160, 221, 255), in HSL hsl(201, 100%, 81%) and in CMYK 37%, 13%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #a0ddff?
The best pairings for #a0ddff are charcoal for body text and a deeper navy for headings or buttons. A muted coral accent adds warmth without breaking its cool, gentle mood.
Is #a0ddff readable on white or black?
#a0ddff has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.28:1 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.