#A1C0ED Hex Color
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#a1c0ed is an unsaturated, dusty blue that leans cool and muted. Because of its low chroma, it functions as a dependable, non-distracting background for UI layouts. It pairs surprisingly well with dark charcoal or terracotta, providing a grounding contrast. The hex code #a1c0ed offers high readability for black text, making it a functional choice for clean, modern interfaces or soft, professional branding.
Questions about #a1c0ed
What is #a1c0ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1c0ed is rgb(161, 192, 237), in HSL hsl(216, 68%, 78%) and in CMYK 32%, 19%, 0%, 7%.
What design elements pair well with #a1c0ed?
The muted quality of #a1c0ed makes it an ideal canvas for high-contrast typography, specifically pairing well with dark charcoal or deep navy. For a warmer contrast, it sits beautifully against terracotta, which helps ground the coolness of the blue.
Is #a1c0ed readable on white or black?
#a1c0ed has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.27:1 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.