#A8C6F4 Hex Color
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The hex code #a8c6f4 defines a light, pastel blue with a cool, slightly gray undertone and a softened, dusty finish. Its high lightness suggests peace and reliability without feeling stark. Use it as a dominant UI or brand background, then add dark text; black text reaches about 12.0:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #a8c6f4
What is #a8c6f4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8c6f4 is rgb(168, 198, 244), in HSL hsl(216, 78%, 81%) and in CMYK 31%, 19%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #a8c6f4?
Is #a8c6f4 readable on white or black?
#a8c6f4 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.04:1 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.