#A7C8CC Hex Color
Bleached cyan, light as morning air
Don’t expect vivid sky blue here. #a7c8cc is a pale, grayed cyan that reads more like bleached sea glass than open sky. Its very low saturation and light build make it a calm choice for minimalist backgrounds and open layouts, though it can wash out against pure white. Pair it with deep navy or terracotta, and keep black text on top for solid contrast.
Questions about #a7c8cc
What is #a7c8cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7c8cc is rgb(167, 200, 204), in HSL hsl(186, 27%, 73%) and in CMYK 18%, 2%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #a7c8cc?
Deep navy and charcoal give #a7c8cc structure, while terracotta or muted coral add the warmth its gray undertone lacks. Skip pale pastels, since they fade out next to it.
Is #a7c8cc a good background for text?
Yes, for dark text. Black on #a7c8cc reaches about 11.8:1 contrast, well past the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1, while white text on it fails readability checks.
Is #a7c8cc readable on white or black?
#a7c8cc has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.77:1 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.