#A3CFE6 Hex Color
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#a3cfe6 is a pastel blue with a distinct gray cast, light and muted. That low saturation keeps it gentle, so it suits calm UI backgrounds, healthcare branding, and baby products. Black text hits about 12.6:1 contrast on it, enough for small body text at AA. For pairing, try muted coral or other shades of pink, both warmer against its cool base. Use this hex code when plain white feels too clinical.
Questions about #a3cfe6
What is #a3cfe6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3cfe6 is rgb(163, 207, 230), in HSL hsl(201, 57%, 77%) and in CMYK 29%, 10%, 0%, 10%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a3cfe6?
#a3cfe6 flatters warm, muted tones like dusty rose and muted coral, which offset its cool base. For text and structural elements, charcoal gives softer contrast than pure black.
Is #a3cfe6 readable on white or black?
#a3cfe6 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.62:1 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.