#A4CCE8 Hex Color
Gentle sky blue with ashy undertones
This ashy, pastel blue provides a clean, neutral base that avoids the intensity of primary tones. Because it is highly unsaturated, #a4cce8 functions best as a soft background in UI design rather than a foreground accent. Black text is highly legible against this light shade, making it a reliable choice for tech or healthcare interfaces that need to convey simplicity and clarity.
Questions about #a4cce8
What is #a4cce8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4cce8 is rgb(164, 204, 232), in HSL hsl(205, 60%, 78%) and in CMYK 29%, 12%, 0%, 9%.
Where should I use #a4cce8 in my designs?
#a4cce8 functions best as a calming background in digital products like tech or healthcare platforms where simplicity and clarity are the priorities. Its highly desaturated, ashy quality prevents it from overpowering interface elements, keeping the user experience light, professional, and easy to navigate consistently.
Is #a4cce8 readable on white or black?
#a4cce8 has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.38:1 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.