#A5ADE5 Hex Color
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Softly muted and light, this pastel indigo carries a cool, glowing cast. The hex code #a5ade5 works best as a background or supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette, flattered by deep plum or warm terracotta accents. Its low saturation reads gentle, so it suits baby products, spring themes, and meditation branding. Black text on top hits about 9.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #a5ade5
What is #a5ade5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5ade5 is rgb(165, 173, 229), in HSL hsl(233, 55%, 77%) and in CMYK 28%, 24%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #a5ade5?
Deep plum and terracotta flatter #a5ade5 best, adding warmth that keeps the cool indigo from feeling flat. For a quieter palette, pair it with denim blue and soft charcoal.
Is #a5ade5 readable on white or black?
#a5ade5 has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.70:1 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.