#A6C0C8 Hex Color
Ashy sky blue with a muted edge
#a6c0c8 looks like weathered denim or a foggy morning sky. Its grayed, dusty cyan reads soft rather than vivid, so it works best as a supporting tone or UI background. Pair it with terracotta for warmth, and note the hex code gives black text an 11.0:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a6c0c8
What is #a6c0c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6c0c8 is rgb(166, 192, 200), in HSL hsl(194, 24%, 72%) and in CMYK 17%, 4%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #a6c0c8?
Try terracotta or rust for a warm contrast that keeps the ashy blue from feeling flat. Charcoal and deep navy also look richer against it than plain white does.
Is #a6c0c8 readable on white or black?
#a6c0c8 has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.99:1 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.