#A8CBCA Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated cyan carries a distinct ashy undertone, making it appear bleached rather than vivid. It works effectively as a spacious background in UI design, offering a cleaner alternative to stark white. Because black text maintains strong contrast against it, #a8cbca serves as a practical, airy base. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or deep espresso to ground its airy, fragile quality.
Questions about #a8cbca
What is #a8cbca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8cbca is rgb(168, 203, 202), in HSL hsl(178, 25%, 73%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #a8cbca for a balanced palette?
Is #a8cbca a good choice for UI backgrounds?
Yes, #a8cbca is an excellent choice for modern interfaces when you want to move away from stark white while maintaining readability. It provides enough subtle color to feel intentional without overwhelming the screen or making dark text difficult to read.
Is #a8cbca readable on white or black?
#a8cbca has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.06:1 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.