#A4BCD0 Hex Color
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The hex code #a4bcd0 is a light, dusty blue with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its softened appearance suggests trust, responsibility, and calm control, making it useful for finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; black text reads clearly on it, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #a4bcd0
What is #a4bcd0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4bcd0 is rgb(164, 188, 208), in HSL hsl(207, 32%, 73%) and in CMYK 21%, 10%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #a4bcd0?
Is #a4bcd0 readable on white or black?
#a4bcd0 has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.68:1 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.