#A3B0CC Hex Color
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#a3b0cc is a light, dusty blue with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its softened appearance suggests peace, trust, reliability, and gentle care. Use it as a supporting tone for healthcare, finance, security, or spring designs, especially behind black text, which reaches about 9.6:1 contrast. The hex code #a3b0cc also suits baby products, technology interfaces, and nautical branding.
Questions about #a3b0cc
What is #a3b0cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3b0cc is rgb(163, 176, 204), in HSL hsl(221, 29%, 72%) and in CMYK 20%, 14%, 0%, 20%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a3b0cc?
Is #a3b0cc warm or cool?
#a3b0cc reads as a cool, muted blue because its gray undertones soften the hue without adding yellow or warmth. That restrained quality supports calm, trustworthy designs and works well as a background or secondary interface tone.
Does #a3b0cc work with black text?
Yes, black text on #a3b0cc provides about a 9.6:1 contrast ratio, exceeding WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal text. Verify the exact foreground, font size, and weight in your final design.
Is #a3b0cc readable on white or black?
#a3b0cc has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.63:1 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.