#A6BCDD Hex Color
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Faded denim is the closest match: #a6bcdd is a dusty, pastel blue with a gray undertone. The hex code reads soft and cool rather than vivid, so treat it as a supporting tone or background, not a hero accent. Black text scores about 10.9:1 contrast on it, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. It flatters deep navy and warm terracotta, though it can look washed out beside pure white.
Questions about #a6bcdd
What is #a6bcdd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6bcdd is rgb(166, 188, 221), in HSL hsl(216, 45%, 76%) and in CMYK 25%, 15%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #a6bcdd?
Deep navy, charcoal, and warm terracotta all pair well with #a6bcdd. Its low saturation lets richer colors carry the palette while it softens the background.
Is #a6bcdd readable on white or black?
#a6bcdd has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.85:1 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.