#A5C6F8 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, dusty blue offers a gentle alternative to standard interface colors. It pairs well with charcoal greys or deep navy to ground its airy quality, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds where readability matters. Because black text maintains high contrast against this soft pastel shade, the hex code #a5c6f8 is an excellent base for clean, modern healthcare or tech layouts.
Questions about #a5c6f8
What is #a5c6f8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5c6f8 is rgb(165, 198, 248), in HSL hsl(216, 86%, 81%) and in CMYK 33%, 20%, 0%, 3%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair best with #a5c6f8 in a design?
Is #a5c6f8 readable on white or black?
#a5c6f8 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.03:1 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.