#A4D4E0 Hex Color
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This desaturated, dusty cyan offers a clean, airy feel that suits minimalist user interfaces. Because of its light value, it provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for body copy or large backgrounds. The hex code for this delicate sky tone is #a4d4e0. Pair it with dark charcoal grays to ground the lightness and avoid a washed-out look.
Questions about #a4d4e0
What is #a4d4e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4d4e0 is rgb(164, 212, 224), in HSL hsl(192, 49%, 76%) and in CMYK 27%, 5%, 0%, 12%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a4d4e0?
#a4d4e0 works best when grounded by darker neutrals, as its light value can feel washed out on its own. Pair it with deep charcoal or dark navy to create professional, high-contrast layouts that remain easy to read.
Is #a4d4e0 readable on white or black?
#a4d4e0 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.07:1 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.