#A8D0F0 Hex Color
A dusty blue that stays gentle
More gray than sky blue, this pastel blue carries a dusty, powdery finish that stays cool without feeling sterile. The hex code #a8d0f0 works well as a background base in baby products, spring themes, or healthcare design, where black text hits a 12.9:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with terracotta or muted coral so it doesn’t wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #a8d0f0
What is #a8d0f0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8d0f0 is rgb(168, 208, 240), in HSL hsl(207, 71%, 80%) and in CMYK 30%, 13%, 0%, 6%.
What text color works best on #a8d0f0?
Black text reads best on #a8d0f0, with a contrast ratio of about 12.9:1, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. Darker blues also work if you want less contrast than pure black.
What colors pair well with #a8d0f0?
Muted warm tones balance its cool cast. Terracotta, dusty coral, and warm sand keep it from looking flat, while charcoal adds structure for finance or tech layouts.
Is #a8d0f0 readable on white or black?
#a8d0f0 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.94:1 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.