#A3C3EB Hex Color
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#a3c3eb is a pale, dusty blue with a soft gray undertone. Its low saturation keeps layouts gentle, which suits UI backgrounds, healthcare, and finance brands. Black text reads clearly on top at about 11.6:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small body copy. Next to pure white it can wash out, so lean on deep navy or slate for structure.
Questions about #a3c3eb
What is #a3c3eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3c3eb is rgb(163, 195, 235), in HSL hsl(213, 64%, 78%) and in CMYK 31%, 17%, 0%, 8%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a3c3eb?
Deep navy, slate, and warm charcoal give #a3c3eb the structure it lacks next to white. A muted terracotta accent adds warmth without clashing.
Is #a3c3eb readable on white or black?
#a3c3eb has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.56:1 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.