#A5C9F1 Hex Color
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#a5c9f1 is a light, dusty blue with very low saturation and a cool, slightly ashy cast. Its softness suits calm backgrounds, spring layouts, baby products, healthcare, and finance interfaces. Use it as a dominant base or supporting surface with dark text. Black reaches about 12.2:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #a5c9f1.
Questions about #a5c9f1
What is #a5c9f1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5c9f1 is rgb(165, 201, 241), in HSL hsl(212, 73%, 80%) and in CMYK 32%, 17%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #a5c9f1 in a design palette?
Where does #a5c9f1 work best in a visual system?
#a5c9f1 works best as a dominant light base or supporting surface in healthcare, security, finance, and technology interfaces, where its low saturation feels controlled and dependable. Pair it with dark typography and reserve brighter accents for actions or alerts.
Is #a5c9f1 readable on white or black?
#a5c9f1 has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.22:1 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.