#A6E5FD Hex Color
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#a6e5fd is a light, airy cyan that leans into a cool, desaturated tone. It works well as a background for minimalist UI designs, providing enough contrast to keep black text legible. Because it feels airy and youthful, it is a great choice for children’s brands or technology interfaces. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or deep navy for a sophisticated look.
Questions about #a6e5fd
What is #a6e5fd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6e5fd is rgb(166, 229, 253), in HSL hsl(197, 96%, 82%) and in CMYK 34%, 9%, 0%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #a6e5fd for UI design?
Is #a6e5fd readable on white or black?
#a6e5fd has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.24:1 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.