#A5C2D6 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue feels like a faded sky. The hex code #a5c2d6 serves as a stable, soft background for professional UI designs. It provides excellent contrast for black text, making it readable for body copy. Use this shade with deep charcoal or slate greys to ground its airy character without losing that light, approachable aesthetic.
Questions about #a5c2d6
What is #a5c2d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5c2d6 is rgb(165, 194, 214), in HSL hsl(204, 37%, 74%) and in CMYK 23%, 9%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair best with #a5c2d6 in a UI design?
#a5c2d6 creates a sophisticated, balanced aesthetic when paired with deep charcoal or slate greys. Using these dark, neutral tones provides the necessary contrast to anchor the airy nature of #a5c2d6 without overwhelming its approachable and soft character.
Is #a5c2d6 readable on white or black?
#a5c2d6 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.28:1 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.