#A3EFEB Hex Color
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#a3efeb is a pale cyan with a soft, bleached quality that reads cool and airy. Its low saturation makes it a strong base for spring themes, baby products, and minimal UI backgrounds. Black text on it hits about 16.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with navy for a crisp, trusted palette.
Questions about #a3efeb
What is #a3efeb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3efeb is rgb(163, 239, 235), in HSL hsl(177, 70%, 79%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 2%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #a3efeb?
It pairs well with deep navy for contrast, and a soft coral accent adds warmth against its cool base. Charcoal text also reads clearly over it.
Is #a3efeb readable on white or black?
#a3efeb has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.10:1 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.