#A6BEF3 Hex Color

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A cool, unsaturated pastel blue, #a6bef3 brings a clean, reliable feel to digital interfaces. This shade works best as a soft background for healthcare or financial branding. It supports excellent readability with black text, boasting an 11.3:1 contrast ratio. Because it remains gentle on the eyes, designers prefer the hex code #a6bef3 for applications where user comfort is a priority.

Questions about #a6bef3

What is #a6bef3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6bef3 is rgb(166, 190, 243), in HSL hsl(221, 76%, 80%) and in CMYK 32%, 22%, 0%, 5%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a6bef3?
Pair #a6bef3 with deep navy or charcoal to anchor its soft, pastel nature. These darker tones provide the necessary contrast to make the lightness of the blue feel intentional and grounded rather than washed out.
Is #a6bef3 readable on white or black?
#a6bef3 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.28:1 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.