#A3BED6 Hex Color
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#a3bed6 is a light, dusty blue with gray undertones and very low saturation, giving it a soft, settled feel. The hex code #a3bed6 suits dominant backgrounds for healthcare, finance, and security interfaces, though white details can look washed out. Black text provides about 10.9:1 contrast, while navy or muted coral adds definition.
Questions about #a3bed6
What is #a3bed6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3bed6 is rgb(163, 190, 214), in HSL hsl(208, 38%, 74%) and in CMYK 24%, 11%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #a3bed6?
#a3bed6 pairs well with navy for stronger definition, muted coral for a gentle complementary accent, and charcoal text for grounded, readable interfaces that preserve its soft blue-gray mood.
Does #a3bed6 read as warm or cool?
#a3bed6 reads as a cool, low-saturation blue because its blue base and gray undertones keep it calm rather than sunny or energetic in most interfaces and palettes with light backgrounds.
Is #a3bed6 readable on white or black?
#a3bed6 has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.89:1 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.