#A3B3D2 Hex Color
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#a3b3d2 is a dusty pastel blue with a soft gray undertone. Its low saturation keeps it even and unobtrusive, which suits healthcare branding, baby products, and calm UI backgrounds. Pair it with navy for depth or warm terracotta to counter the cool cast. Black text reads clearly on it, so body copy stays legible.
Questions about #a3b3d2
What is #a3b3d2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3b3d2 is rgb(163, 179, 210), in HSL hsl(220, 34%, 73%) and in CMYK 22%, 15%, 0%, 18%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a3b3d2?
#a3b3d2 pairs well with navy for a trusted, corporate feel, or with terracotta and cream to warm up its cool gray undertone. Crisp white also works, though the pastel can look washed out next to it.
Is #a3b3d2 readable on white or black?
#a3b3d2 has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.93:1 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.