#A3BCE2 Hex Color
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#a3bce2 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a distinct ashy undertone. This muted pastel serves as an excellent UI background color because it offers high readability for black text, easily passing accessibility standards. It functions best as a neutral foundation in professional layouts rather than a bold accent. Pair this color with deeper pink tones to balance its cool, airy character.
Questions about #a3bce2
What is #a3bce2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3bce2 is rgb(163, 188, 226), in HSL hsl(216, 52%, 76%) and in CMYK 28%, 17%, 0%, 11%.
What color palettes work best with #a3bce2?
Pair #a3bce2 with deep pink or charcoal to create a balanced, sophisticated contrast. Because this shade is desaturated and ashy, it thrives when combined with bolder, darker tones that prevent the overall layout from feeling too washed out or flat.
Is #a3bce2 readable on white or black?
#a3bce2 has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.84:1 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.