#A7C0EF Hex Color
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Pastel blue with a dusty, ashy undertone. The hex code #a7c0ef gets its soft feel from low saturation and high lightness, which suits calm backgrounds in healthcare, finance, and baby products. Black text stays readable on it at about 11.4:1 contrast. Pair it with warm terracotta or sand to offset the cool cast.
Questions about #a7c0ef
What is #a7c0ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7c0ef is rgb(167, 192, 239), in HSL hsl(219, 69%, 80%) and in CMYK 30%, 20%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #a7c0ef?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and sand balance its cool cast, while a deep navy grounds it in nautical or finance palettes. Keep saturated blues away, since they muddy its dusty look.
Is #a7c0ef readable on white or black?
#a7c0ef has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.42:1 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.