#A6D0ED Hex Color
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The hex code #a6d0ed identifies a pale, dusty blue with cool undertones and very low saturation. Its soft lightness gives layouts a youthful, dependable feel, while the ashy cast keeps it restrained. Use it as a broad background for healthcare, finance, or security interfaces. Black text reaches about 12.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #a6d0ed
What is #a6d0ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6d0ed is rgb(166, 208, 237), in HSL hsl(205, 66%, 79%) and in CMYK 30%, 12%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #a6d0ed in a design palette?
Is #a6d0ed readable on white or black?
#a6d0ed has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.86:1 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.