#A4DDDB Hex Color
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#a4dddb is an extremely pale, desaturated cyan that feels airy and clinical. Because it lacks intensity, it serves best as a soft, non-distracting background for modern interfaces. This color pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal grays to create a sharp, high-contrast look that remains readable. The hex code for this cool pastel is #a4dddb, and it provides enough contrast for black text to sit comfortably on top.
Questions about #a4dddb
What is #a4dddb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4dddb is rgb(164, 221, 219), in HSL hsl(178, 46%, 75%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 1%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #a4dddb?
#a4dddb pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or slate grays for a sharp, modern, high-contrast look. Because it is a desaturated cool tone, it also anchors softer palettes when paired with muted teals or darker ocean blues.
Is #a4dddb readable on white or black?
#a4dddb has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.94:1 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.