#A2C6D7 Hex Color
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Dusty and pale, #a2c6d7 sits between cyan and sky blue with a noticeable gray cast. That low saturation keeps it gentle, so it earns its place as a large background or supporting tone rather than a punchy accent. Black text reads clearly on it, around 11.6:1 contrast. The hex code #a2c6d7 also looks richer beside terracotta or deep navy than next to plain white.
Questions about #a2c6d7
What is #a2c6d7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2c6d7 is rgb(162, 198, 215), in HSL hsl(199, 40%, 74%) and in CMYK 25%, 8%, 0%, 16%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a2c6d7?
Terracotta and deep navy both flatter #a2c6d7, adding the warmth and depth its muted undertone lacks. Use white sparingly with it, since the pale tone can wash out against pure white backgrounds.
Is #a2c6d7 readable on white or black?
#a2c6d7 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.59:1 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.