#A4DBC8 Hex Color
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Wellness sites and spring packaging often reach for #a4dbc8, a pastel teal with a dusty, ashy cast. Its very low saturation keeps designs airy, though it can wash out next to plain white. Pair it with charcoal or deep plum for text. The hex code reads clearly behind black body text at about 13.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #a4dbc8
What is #a4dbc8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4dbc8 is rgb(164, 219, 200), in HSL hsl(159, 43%, 75%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 9%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #a4dbc8?
Charcoal, deep plum, and navy give #a4dbc8 the contrast its muted tone needs. For a warmer mix, terracotta accents add gentle tension without breaking its calm feel.
Is #a4dbc8 readable on white or black?
#a4dbc8 has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.54:1 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.