#A6D8FC Hex Color
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A pale, cool blue with low saturation, #a6d8fc brings a soft, youthful feel to layouts. Its lightness suits healthcare, finance, technology, and spring-themed backgrounds, especially as a supporting tone beside navy or warm sand. Use black text for strong readability, with about a 13.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #a6d8fc.
Questions about #a6d8fc
What is #a6d8fc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6d8fc is rgb(166, 216, 252), in HSL hsl(205, 93%, 82%) and in CMYK 34%, 14%, 0%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #a6d8fc?
Is #a6d8fc a warm or cool color?
#a6d8fc reads as a cool blue because its hue leans toward cyan rather than yellow; its pale, lightly saturated appearance softens that coolness, creating an airy, youthful mood instead of a sharp or icy effect.
Is #a6d8fc readable on white or black?
#a6d8fc has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.84:1 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.