#A8C5D8 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue has a light, airy quality that works well for clean, minimalist backgrounds. Because it provides high contrast with dark text, it serves as an excellent base color for web interfaces or healthcare branding. The hex code for this shade is #a8c5d8. Pair it with soft charcoals rather than pure black to keep the palette from feeling too harsh.
Questions about #a8c5d8
What is #a8c5d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8c5d8 is rgb(168, 197, 216), in HSL hsl(204, 38%, 75%) and in CMYK 22%, 9%, 0%, 15%.
Is #a8c5d8 considered a warm or cool blue?
#a8c5d8 leans distinctly cool due to its blue-dominant base, but its high level of desaturation gives it a neutral, approachable quality. It avoids the icy, artificial feeling of brighter blues, making it a versatile choice for professional environments that need a soothing touch.
Is #a8c5d8 readable on white or black?
#a8c5d8 has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.64:1 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.