#A7D5F2 Hex Color
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Soft and cool, #a7d5f2 is a pale, very unsaturated blue with a gentle cyan cast. Its lightness gives interfaces and brand materials a peaceful, trustworthy feel without the weight of navy. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or dark navy text; black text has about a 13.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this pastel blue is #a7d5f2.
Questions about #a7d5f2
What is #a7d5f2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7d5f2 is rgb(167, 213, 242), in HSL hsl(203, 74%, 80%) and in CMYK 31%, 12%, 0%, 5%.
Which colors pair well with #a7d5f2?
Does #a7d5f2 look warm or cool, and where does it work best?
#a7d5f2 reads as a cool blue because its pale base has a gentle cyan cast. Its quiet, trustworthy mood works well for wellness interfaces, airy dashboards, app backgrounds, and brand materials that need softness without the weight of navy.
Is #a7d5f2 readable on white or black?
#a7d5f2 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.44:1 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.