#A3EBED Hex Color
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This pale cyan sits on the cooler end of the spectrum with a high lightness value. Because it remains legible against black text, #a3ebed works well as a subtle UI background rather than a primary branding color. It provides a clean, airy feel that prevents designs from feeling too heavy or cluttered. The hex code for this delicate, desaturated shade is #a3ebed.
Questions about #a3ebed
What is #a3ebed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3ebed is rgb(163, 235, 237), in HSL hsl(182, 67%, 78%) and in CMYK 31%, 1%, 0%, 7%.
What palettes pair well with #a3ebed?
The airy nature of #a3ebed pairs beautifully with warm earth tones like terracotta or muted coral for a balanced, modern palette. It also works in monochromatic schemes when combined with deeper, more saturated teals to create necessary depth.
Is #a3ebed readable on white or black?
#a3ebed has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.66:1 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.