#A4ADE2 Hex Color
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Not quite lavender and not quite blue, this dusty indigo carries a gray cast that keeps it soft. #a4ade2 works best as a supporting tone or background behind black text, which clears contrast at about 9.7:1. Pair it with ochre or deep plum, since it can wash out next to plain white. The hex code suits baby products, spring themes, and meditation branding.
Questions about #a4ade2
What is #a4ade2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4ade2 is rgb(164, 173, 226), in HSL hsl(231, 52%, 76%) and in CMYK 27%, 23%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #a4ade2?
Warm ochre and deep plum both make this dusty indigo look richer, while charcoal grounds it in a modern palette. Avoid pale grays, which flatten its soft blue-violet cast.
Is #a4ade2 readable on white or black?
#a4ade2 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.65:1 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.