#A1B5E1 Hex Color
Dusty Pastel Blue With Gentle Depth
#a1b5e1 is a pastel blue with a gray undertone that keeps it dusty instead of bright. Its high lightness makes it a solid 60% base for healthcare, finance, and tech interfaces, though it can wash out against plain white. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy, and let black type sit on top. Contrast with black text hits about 10.2:1, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #a1b5e1
What is #a1b5e1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1b5e1 is rgb(161, 181, 225), in HSL hsl(221, 52%, 76%) and in CMYK 28%, 20%, 0%, 12%.
What text color reads best on #a1b5e1?
Black text. #a1b5e1 reaches about 10.2:1 contrast with black, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold, so small body text stays readable. Dark navy works too for a softer look.
What colors pair well with #a1b5e1?
Charcoal and deep navy ground its lightness, while a small terracotta accent offsets its cool cast. Cream is a safer partner than pure white, which can wash it out.
Is #a1b5e1 readable on white or black?
#a1b5e1 has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.21:1 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.