#A1C0EE Hex Color
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Pastel blue with a dusty, ashy cast. #a1c0ee carries its low saturation gently, so it reads soft without turning babyish. That lightness makes it a reliable background tone for UI, healthcare, and spring branding, though it washes out beside pure white. Black text hits about 11.3:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA. The hex code #a1c0ee also flatters deep plum and muted terracotta.
Questions about #a1c0ee
What is #a1c0ee in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1c0ee is rgb(161, 192, 238), in HSL hsl(216, 69%, 78%) and in CMYK 32%, 19%, 0%, 7%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color works on #a1c0ee?
Black text works best on #a1c0ee, with a contrast ratio of about 11.3:1, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. White text fails badly here, reaching only around 1.9:1, so keep it off this shade.
What colors pair well with #a1c0ee?
Dusty plum and muted terracotta give #a1c0ee warmth without clashing, while deep navy anchors it for finance or law enforcement designs. Avoid bright yellows, which overwhelm its softness.
Is #a1c0ee readable on white or black?
#a1c0ee has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.28:1 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.