#A3BFF0 Hex Color

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Not a crisp sky blue, #a3bff0 is a pastel blue with a dusty gray undertone. Its low saturation reads soft and faded, closer to worn denim than bright azure. That muted character makes it a solid background color for UI and spring themes, and black text passes contrast on it at about 11.3 to 1. Pair it with terracotta or muted navy to keep things from feeling flat. The hex code #a3bff0 suits baby products, calm brand work, and anywhere softness matters.

Questions about #a3bff0

What is #a3bff0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3bff0 is rgb(163, 191, 240), in HSL hsl(218, 72%, 79%) and in CMYK 32%, 20%, 0%, 6%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a3bff0?
Warm terracotta, muted navy, and soft cream all sit well against #a3bff0, since its gray undertone balances stronger accents. Bright saturated neons tend to overpower it, so keep those out of the palette.
Is #a3bff0 readable on white or black?
#a3bff0 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.26:1 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.