#A8B2D1 Hex Color
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#a8b2d1 is a light, dusty blue with a muted indigo cast and ashy undertones. Its low saturation feels gentle, orderly, and dependable, fitting healthcare, finance, security, and spring-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; white can wash it out. The hex code #a8b2d1 supports clear black text at about 10:1 contrast.
Questions about #a8b2d1
What is #a8b2d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8b2d1 is rgb(168, 178, 209), in HSL hsl(225, 31%, 74%) and in CMYK 20%, 15%, 0%, 18%.
Does #a8b2d1 work well for text and backgrounds?
Black text reads clearly on #a8b2d1, with about a 10:1 contrast ratio, exceeding the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requirement for body text and making this shade suitable for readable interface panels.
What colors pair well with #a8b2d1?
#a8b2d1 pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted burgundy, and warm cream, which give its pale, ashy blue body enough contrast without making the palette feel harsh or overly bright.
Is #a8b2d1 readable on white or black?
#a8b2d1 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.95:1 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.