#A8FAF3 Hex Color
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Reach for #a8faf3 when a wellness app or healthcare layout needs a background softer than white. This pastel teal is very light and only lightly saturated, so it reads gentle and clear. The hex code carries black text at strong contrast, around 17.6:1, though deeper teal accents help it hold up in all-pale palettes.
Questions about #a8faf3
What is #a8faf3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8faf3 is rgb(168, 250, 243), in HSL hsl(175, 89%, 82%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 3%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #a8faf3?
Charcoal and deep navy text work best on #a8faf3, giving layouts strong readability. For accents, a coral or deep forest teal keeps the pastel from washing out.
Is #a8faf3 readable on white or black?
#a8faf3 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.63:1 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.