#A3D5E0 Hex Color
A dusty and calming unsaturated cyan
#a3d5e0 is a dusty, unsaturated cyan that reads light and cool. Its desaturated nature makes it a softer alternative to standard sky blue, perfect for clean, minimal UI backgrounds. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it works well for readable interfaces. Avoid using it alongside stark white, as the subtle gray undertones will make it appear washed out and flat.
Questions about #a3d5e0
What is #a3d5e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3d5e0 is rgb(163, 213, 224), in HSL hsl(191, 50%, 76%) and in CMYK 27%, 5%, 0%, 12%.
How does #a3d5e0 differ from standard sky blue?
#a3d5e0 is a desaturated, muted cyan that feels more understated and professional than traditional, vibrant sky blue shades. Its subtle gray undertones prevent it from appearing too loud, making it an excellent choice for calm and sophisticated branding.
Is #a3d5e0 readable on white or black?
#a3d5e0 has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.15:1 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.