#A4BCE6 Hex Color
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With low saturation and a light value, #a4bce6 is a dusty blue with cool gray undertones. It feels soft, calm, and dependable, fitting healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. The hex code #a4bce6 works well as a large UI background or supporting brand tone beside deep navy or charcoal. Black text has about a 10.9:1 contrast ratio here.
Questions about #a4bce6
What is #a4bce6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4bce6 is rgb(164, 188, 230), in HSL hsl(218, 57%, 77%) and in CMYK 29%, 18%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #a4bce6?
Is #a4bce6 warm or cool?
#a4bce6 reads as a cool dusty blue because its low saturation is softened by gray undertones, giving the shade a quiet, dependable feel rather than the energy of a vivid blue.
Is #a4bce6 readable on white or black?
#a4bce6 has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.91:1 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.