#A4DEF9 Hex Color
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This pastel sky blue is highly unsaturated and leans toward a crisp, cool cyan. Because it is so airy and light, #a4def9 works best as a soft background color rather than for fine text. It pairs well with charcoal greys to ground its high brightness. The hex code for this refreshing, gentle shade is #a4def9.
Questions about #a4def9
What is #a4def9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4def9 is rgb(164, 222, 249), in HSL hsl(199, 88%, 81%) and in CMYK 34%, 11%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #a4def9 for a balanced design?
Because #a4def9 is so light and bright, it needs grounding elements. Use a deep charcoal or slate grey for text to provide necessary contrast, or pair it with soft coral accents if you want to add warmth without overwhelming the blue.
Is #a4def9 readable on white or black?
#a4def9 has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.39:1 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.