#A8C6EA Hex Color
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This unsaturated, ashy blue feels cool and professional without being cold. With its muted, dusty character, #a8c6ea works well as a grounding UI background or a subtle accent. It maintains excellent readability with black text, making it a functional choice for clean, modern interfaces. Pair it with soft charcoal or deep slate to enhance its professional, reliable quality. The hex code for this color is #a8c6ea.
Questions about #a8c6ea
What is #a8c6ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8c6ea is rgb(168, 198, 234), in HSL hsl(213, 61%, 79%) and in CMYK 28%, 15%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #a8c6ea for UI design?
Is #a8c6ea considered a warm or cool blue?
This color sits firmly on the cool side of the spectrum, though its unsaturated, dusty quality prevents it from feeling icy or clinical. It maintains a soft presence that works well in professional environments where you need neutrality.
Is #a8c6ea readable on white or black?
#a8c6ea has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.93:1 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.