#A5E9E7 Hex Color
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#a5e9e7 is a pale, highly unsaturated cyan with a cool, softened finish. Its lightness creates an airy, youthful mood suited to spring layouts, baby products, and spacious interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal text, since this hex code provides about 15.4:1 contrast with black and supports readable body copy.
Questions about #a5e9e7
What is #a5e9e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5e9e7 is rgb(165, 233, 231), in HSL hsl(178, 61%, 78%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 1%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #a5e9e7 in a design?
Does #a5e9e7 read warm or cool?
#a5e9e7 reads cool because its blue-green hue and high lightness create a clean, airy impression, while its low saturation keeps the effect gentle rather than vivid. Pairing it with cream or muted coral can add warmth without changing its underlying character.
Is #a5e9e7 readable on white or black?
#a5e9e7 has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.40:1 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.