#A4D9EC Hex Color
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Reach for #a4d9ec when a design calls for a pastel sky blue, like app backgrounds, baby products, or spring packaging. Its low saturation and high lightness keep the mood gentle. Black text on top hits about 13.7:1 contrast, so small body text stays readable. Next to pure white it can wash out, so ground it with a darker accent such as navy.
Questions about #a4d9ec
What is #a4d9ec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4d9ec is rgb(164, 217, 236), in HSL hsl(196, 65%, 78%) and in CMYK 31%, 8%, 0%, 7%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a4d9ec?
Pair it with navy for contrast and structure, or with warm coral accents to balance its cool cast. Muted grays and off-whites also work when you want a quieter palette.
Is #a4d9ec readable on white or black?
#a4d9ec has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.71:1 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.