#A5C9DA Hex Color
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#a5c9da is an airy, desaturated cyan with a dusty, cool quality that feels clean and unobtrusive. Because of its high lightness, it functions best as a subtle background or a soft accent rather than a primary brand color. Pair this delicate shade with deep charcoal or slate for high contrast legibility. The hex code for this refreshing blue is #a5c9da.
Questions about #a5c9da
What is #a5c9da in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5c9da is rgb(165, 201, 218), in HSL hsl(199, 42%, 75%) and in CMYK 24%, 8%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #a5c9da for UI design?
Because #a5c9da is quite light and desaturated, it works exceptionally well when contrasted against charcoal or deep slate grays for text legibility. You can also pair it with soft terracotta tones to create a balanced, nature-inspired palette that feels both grounded and modern.
Is #a5c9da readable on white or black?
#a5c9da has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.96:1 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.