#A4B4D8 Hex Color
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#a4b4d8 is a pale, dusty blue with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its cool, ashy finish suggests softness, trust, and dependable calm, fitting healthcare, finance, security, and spring themes. Use it as a dominant UI background or supporting brand tone, though it can look washed out beside white. Black text reads clearly at about 10.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #a4b4d8.
Questions about #a4b4d8
What is #a4b4d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4b4d8 is rgb(164, 180, 216), in HSL hsl(222, 40%, 75%) and in CMYK 24%, 17%, 0%, 15%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a4b4d8?
Is #a4b4d8 readable on white or black?
#a4b4d8 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.09:1 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.