#A8D9F1 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#a8d9f1 is a pale, cool blue with a soft cyan undertone and a lightly muted finish. Its high lightness gives layouts an airy, youthful feel, while low visual intensity supports trust and calm without demanding attention. The hex code suits dominant backgrounds in healthcare, finance, technology, and spring-themed designs; dark text stays clear. Black text reaches about 13.9:1, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #a8d9f1
What is #a8d9f1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8d9f1 is rgb(168, 217, 241), in HSL hsl(200, 72%, 80%) and in CMYK 30%, 10%, 0%, 5%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a8d9f1 in a design?
Is #a8d9f1 readable on white or black?
#a8d9f1 has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.86:1 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.