#A1B9FF Hex Color
Light, Sparkling Periwinkle Blue
#a1b9ff is a pastel blue with a light, gently muted finish. Its low saturation keeps it soft and airy, so it works best as a background or supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette. Pair it with deep navy for contrast, or warm coral when a scheme needs lift. Black text on #a1b9ff reaches about 10.9:1 contrast, comfortably above WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #a1b9ff
What is #a1b9ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1b9ff is rgb(161, 185, 255), in HSL hsl(225, 100%, 82%) and in CMYK 37%, 27%, 0%, 0%.
What text color works best on #a1b9ff?
Black text is the clearest choice on #a1b9ff, reaching about 10.9:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body text. White text falls short, so reserve it for large decorative type.
What colors pair well with #a1b9ff?
Deep navy grounds its lightness and makes a classic pairing, while warm coral adds contrast without clashing. Skip other pale pastels nearby, since they can wash this shade out.
Is #a1b9ff readable on white or black?
#a1b9ff has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.89:1 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.