#A3D5F0 Hex Color
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A pale, ashy blue with low saturation, #a3d5f0 feels soft, cool, and dependable rather than vivid. Its gentle lightness suits healthcare, finance, security, baby products, and spring-themed interfaces. Use it as a broad background with black text, which reaches about 13.3:1 contrast. The hex code #a3d5f0 pairs well with navy and charcoal.
Questions about #a3d5f0
What is #a3d5f0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3d5f0 is rgb(163, 213, 240), in HSL hsl(201, 72%, 79%) and in CMYK 32%, 11%, 0%, 6%.
Is #a3d5f0 warm or cool?
#a3d5f0 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue hue and low saturation soften the color rather than creating a vivid, icy effect. Its pale value keeps the mood gentle, dependable, and spacious.
What colors pair well with #a3d5f0?
Is #a3d5f0 readable on white or black?
#a3d5f0 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.33:1 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.