#A5C3E5 Hex Color
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A dusty blue the shade of a worn chambray shirt. Its low saturation and high lightness give #a5c3e5 a soft, ashy character, so it works best as a supporting background rather than a dominant hero color. Black text holds strong contrast on it at roughly 11.5:1, which makes the hex code a safe pick for calm UI backgrounds and trust-focused branding in healthcare or finance.
Questions about #a5c3e5
What is #a5c3e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5c3e5 is rgb(165, 195, 229), in HSL hsl(212, 55%, 77%) and in CMYK 28%, 15%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #a5c3e5?
Pair #a5c3e5 with navy for depth or warm terracotta accents to offset its cool tone. Cream and soft gray also keep palettes gentle without washing it out.
Is #a5c3e5 readable on white or black?
#a5c3e5 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.53:1 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.