#A1DCC8 Hex Color
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#a1dcc8 is a desaturated, minty teal with a dusty, ashy character that leans heavily cool. Because of its light value, it functions best as a spacious, airy UI background or a subtle accent. Black text is highly legible against this tone. It pairs well with earthy terracotta or, if you are mixing pink, a warm blush for a modern contrast.
Questions about #a1dcc8
What is #a1dcc8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1dcc8 is rgb(161, 220, 200), in HSL hsl(160, 46%, 75%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 9%, 14%.
What colors pair best with #a1dcc8?
Because #a1dcc8 has an ashy, desaturated character, it benefits from grounding elements. Pair it with earthy terracotta to provide a warm, organic contrast, or use a deep charcoal to ensure text remains sharp and highly legible.
Is #a1dcc8 readable on white or black?
#a1dcc8 has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.58:1 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.