#A1BEE2 Hex Color
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#a1bee2 is a pale, dusty blue with ashy gray undertones and very low saturation. Its cool, softened lightness gives layouts a gentle, youthful feel suited to healthcare, finance, security, and spring themes. Use it as a supporting tone or broad UI background, though it can look washed out beside white. Black text has about 11.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #a1bee2.
Questions about #a1bee2
What is #a1bee2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1bee2 is rgb(161, 190, 226), in HSL hsl(213, 53%, 76%) and in CMYK 29%, 16%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #a1bee2?
#a1bee2 pairs well with charcoal text and warm terracotta accents because its pale, gray-leaning blue leaves room for dark structure and a small dose of earthy warmth in restrained brand or interface palettes.
Does #a1bee2 read as a warm or cool color?
#a1bee2 reads as a cool color because its blue base, pale value, and ashy gray undertones reduce warmth, giving it a softened appearance suited to calm, orderly interfaces and light seasonal palettes. It can look washed out beside bright white.
Is #a1bee2 readable on white or black?
#a1bee2 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.97:1 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.