#A5BEE0 Hex Color
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Close to a faded chambray shirt, pastel blue is a dusty, gray-leaning blue. The hex code #a5bee0 works best as a dominant background for healthcare, finance, or spring layouts, though it can wash out beside pure white. Black text reads clearly on it at about 11:1 contrast. Pair it with deep navy or muted coral to keep it from feeling flat.
Questions about #a5bee0
What is #a5bee0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5bee0 is rgb(165, 190, 224), in HSL hsl(215, 49%, 76%) and in CMYK 26%, 15%, 0%, 12%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a5bee0?
Deep navy gives #a5bee0 contrast and structure, while muted terracotta adds warmth without clashing. Both keep its soft, dusty character intact.
Is #a5bee0 readable on white or black?
#a5bee0 has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.04:1 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.