#A4C6EE Hex Color
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#a4c6ee is a light, pastel, dusty blue with cool undertones and very low saturation, giving it a soft, airy feel. Its gentle character suits healthcare, finance, security, baby products, and spring-themed interfaces. Use it as a broad background with dark text. This hex code gives black text about 11.9:1 contrast, while white text can look washed out.
Questions about #a4c6ee
What is #a4c6ee in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4c6ee is rgb(164, 198, 238), in HSL hsl(212, 69%, 79%) and in CMYK 31%, 17%, 0%, 7%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Why does #a4c6ee feel soft and cool?
#a4c6ee feels soft and cool because its pale value and low saturation reduce visual intensity, while its blue base keeps the hue crisp enough for calm, orderly interfaces and reassuring product screens. It suits designs that need a gentle appearance without losing structure.
Is #a4c6ee readable on white or black?
#a4c6ee has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.89:1 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.