#A6CEFF Hex Color
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#a6ceff is a pastel blue with a soft, cool glow. Its low saturation and high lightness give it an airy, gentle feel, which suits baby products, spring themes, and calm UI backgrounds. Pair it with navy or charcoal for contrast, since black text reads at about 12.9:1. The hex code #a6ceff sits close to white, almost like mixing white with a drop of blue.
Questions about #a6ceff
What is #a6ceff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6ceff is rgb(166, 206, 255), in HSL hsl(213, 100%, 83%) and in CMYK 35%, 19%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #a6ceff?
Navy and charcoal give #a6ceff the contrast it lacks next to plain white, while a warm accent like terracotta keeps the palette from feeling cold. Coral and soft peach also suit spring and baby themes.
Is #a6ceff readable on white or black?
#a6ceff has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.89:1 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.