#A6E1E5 Hex Color
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This pale, icy cyan feels light and airy. Because it is highly desaturated, #a6e1e5 works best as a large-scale background for minimalist interfaces. It supports excellent legibility for black body text with a 14.5:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with deep charcoal tones to ground its delicate appearance. This hex code offers a clean aesthetic for modern tech or healthcare branding.
Questions about #a6e1e5
What is #a6e1e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6e1e5 is rgb(166, 225, 229), in HSL hsl(184, 55%, 77%) and in CMYK 28%, 2%, 0%, 10%.
How should I pair #a6e1e5 in a UI design?
Because #a6e1e5 is quite pale, it performs best as a full-page background or a subtle accent rather than a text color. To keep designs readable, pair it with deep charcoal or slate grays for text, which creates a sophisticated, balanced contrast that feels calm and professional.
Is #a6e1e5 readable on white or black?
#a6e1e5 has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.52:1 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.