#A5FCE3 Hex Color
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The hex code #a5fce3 is a pale, luminous teal with cool green undertones and low saturation. Its lightness creates a soft, refreshing feel suited to wellness, healthcare, spring, and baby-focused designs. Use it as a spacious UI background or supporting 30% tone, pairing it with charcoal or deep navy. Black text remains highly readable on it, with about a 17.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a5fce3
What is #a5fce3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5fce3 is rgb(165, 252, 227), in HSL hsl(163, 94%, 82%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 10%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #a5fce3?
#a5fce3 pairs well with charcoal or navy for readable contrast, while muted coral or warm beige can add balance without overpowering its pale, cool teal character in interfaces, branding, and soft seasonal layouts.
Does #a5fce3 look warm or cool?
#a5fce3 reads as a cool color because its pale teal base leans toward green and cyan rather than yellow or red, creating a clean, refreshing impression that works especially well in airy, calm, and wellness-focused visual systems.
Is #a5fce3 readable on white or black?
#a5fce3 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.63:1 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.