#A2C8DE Hex Color
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#a2c8de is a light, dusty blue with a cool gray undertone and very low saturation. Its airy softness suits healthcare, finance, baby products, and open layouts. Use it as a supporting background or spacious UI field, since white can wash it out. The hex code #a2c8de supports black body text at about an 11.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a2c8de
What is #a2c8de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2c8de is rgb(162, 200, 222), in HSL hsl(202, 48%, 75%) and in CMYK 27%, 10%, 0%, 13%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a2c8de?
#a2c8de pairs well with charcoal, muted navy, and warm terracotta because its cool, gray-leaning base benefits from darker structure or a restrained warm accent, keeping pale layouts from feeling washed out while preserving its gentle character.
Is #a2c8de readable on white or black?
#a2c8de has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.85:1 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.