#A4CFEA Hex Color
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Pastel blue with a distinct gray cast. #a4cfea feels cool and gentle because its saturation is very low and its lightness is high. That softness suits baby products, healthcare branding, and calm UI backgrounds. Black text on it reaches about 12.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. It flatters warm sand and charcoal better than plain white, which can wash it out. The hex code for pastel blue is #a4cfea.
Questions about #a4cfea
What is #a4cfea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4cfea is rgb(164, 207, 234), in HSL hsl(203, 62%, 78%) and in CMYK 30%, 12%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #a4cfea?
Warm sand, charcoal, and deep navy all balance its cool, muted tone. The gray undertone also lets it sit comfortably next to cream and soft terracotta without clashing.
Is #a4cfea readable on white or black?
#a4cfea has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.69:1 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.