#A6BBED Hex Color
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#a6bbed is a dusty, unsaturated periwinkle with a distinctively cool, ashy undertone. Because it sits on the lighter end of the spectrum, it works best as a primary background color for clean, airy UI designs. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal text, as the high contrast ensures readability. Avoid using it alongside stark whites, which can make this shade appear washed out. The hex code for this color is #a6bbed.
Questions about #a6bbed
What is #a6bbed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6bbed is rgb(166, 187, 237), in HSL hsl(222, 66%, 79%) and in CMYK 30%, 21%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #a6bbed?
Is #a6bbed considered a warm or cool color?
#a6bbed is definitively a cool, ashy periwinkle. Its specific formulation includes enough blue and a slight violet lean to feel crisp and airy, making it an ideal candidate for digital interfaces that require a professional yet gentle aesthetic.
Is #a6bbed readable on white or black?
#a6bbed has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.95:1 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.