#A8B6E6 Hex Color
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A pale, ashy indigo with cool blue-violet undertones, #a8b6e6 brings softness without feeling sugary. Its low saturation suits spring layouts, meditation brands, baby products, and spacious UI backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or muted plum accents. Black text remains highly readable at about 10.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #a8b6e6.
Questions about #a8b6e6
What is #a8b6e6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8b6e6 is rgb(168, 182, 230), in HSL hsl(226, 55%, 78%) and in CMYK 27%, 21%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #a8b6e6?
#a8b6e6 pairs well with charcoal for readable contrast and muted plum for a softer, more tonal accent; white keeps the palette airy, while pale blue-gray supports a restrained monochromatic look in interfaces and editorial layouts.
Does #a8b6e6 look warm or cool?
#a8b6e6 reads as a cool color because its pale blue-violet undertones pull it away from gray warmth; its low saturation softens that coolness, creating a calm, spacious feel rather than a sharp or icy effect.
Is #a8b6e6 readable on white or black?
#a8b6e6 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.49:1 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.