#A1A9FC Hex Color
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This cool, periwinkle-leaning indigo carries a gentle, airy presence. Because it is light and soft, #a1a9fc works well as a subtle background color rather than a primary focus. Pair it with dark charcoal or near-black text to maintain high readability, as it provides enough contrast for clean, accessible design. The hex code for this pastel shade is #a1a9fc.
Questions about #a1a9fc
What is #a1a9fc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1a9fc is rgb(161, 169, 252), in HSL hsl(235, 94%, 81%) and in CMYK 36%, 33%, 0%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #a1a9fc for design palettes?
Is #a1a9fc readable on white or black?
#a1a9fc has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.59:1 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.