#A8CEEA Hex Color
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#a8ceea is a pale, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and very low saturation. Its soft, youthful character suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with navy or charcoal text; black text reaches about 12.7:1 contrast. The hex code #a8ceea can look washed out beside pure white.
Questions about #a8ceea
What is #a8ceea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8ceea is rgb(168, 206, 234), in HSL hsl(205, 61%, 79%) and in CMYK 28%, 12%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #a8ceea?
Navy, charcoal, and muted sage pair well with #a8ceea, adding readable contrast and grounded depth while preserving its pale blue character, especially in interfaces, dashboards, and backgrounds that need a calm, low-saturation palette.
Is #a8ceea a warm or cool color?
#a8ceea reads as a cool color because its pale blue hue is softened by gray undertones rather than yellow or red warmth, giving it a clean, gentle feel instead of a vivid or energetic one.
Is #a8ceea readable on white or black?
#a8ceea has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.68:1 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.