#A7CBE8 Hex Color
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Like a faded chambray shirt, this pastel blue carries a gray undertone that keeps it from reading babyish. Its low saturation suits calm backgrounds in healthcare or finance UI, and black text on it hits about 12.4:1 contrast. The hex code #a7cbe8 pairs well with charcoal or navy for a trustworthy palette.
Questions about #a7cbe8
What is #a7cbe8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7cbe8 is rgb(167, 203, 232), in HSL hsl(207, 59%, 78%) and in CMYK 28%, 13%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #a7cbe8?
Charcoal and navy ground its softness, while a dusty coral adds gentle warmth. Avoid pure white right next to it, since the pale blue can look washed out against something brighter.
Is #a7cbe8 readable on white or black?
#a7cbe8 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.35:1 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.