#A3D6D9 Hex Color
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A light, dusty cyan, #a3d6d9 has very low saturation and a cool, ashy cast that keeps it delicate rather than vivid. The hex code #a3d6d9 suits spring themes, baby products, open interfaces, and technology branding. Use it as a broad background with black text, which reaches about 13.2:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #a3d6d9
What is #a3d6d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3d6d9 is rgb(163, 214, 217), in HSL hsl(183, 42%, 75%) and in CMYK 25%, 1%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #a3d6d9?
#a3d6d9 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted terracotta because its pale, cool cyan base benefits from stronger, warmer anchors. Use charcoal for text and terracotta sparingly when the palette needs more visual energy.
Is #a3d6d9 readable on white or black?
#a3d6d9 has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.17:1 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.