#A4C1D6 Hex Color
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Like faded denim or a hazy morning sky, this light blue carries a gray undertone that keeps it muted. The hex code #a4c1d6 works best as a calm background in healthcare, finance, or baby product design, and it flatters deep burgundy accents more than the obvious navy. Black text reads clearly on it at about 11.2:1 contrast, so body copy is never a problem.
Questions about #a4c1d6
What is #a4c1d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4c1d6 is rgb(164, 193, 214), in HSL hsl(205, 38%, 74%) and in CMYK 23%, 10%, 0%, 16%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a4c1d6?
It looks richest against deep, saturated partners like burgundy or forest green, which keep it from washing out next to plain white. Warm terracotta also gives a pleasing contrast.
Is #a4c1d6 readable on white or black?
#a4c1d6 has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.17:1 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.