#A9C4CF Hex Color
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Not quite blue and not quite gray, this pale sky blue reads like fog over water. The hex code #a9c4cf is lightly saturated and airy, which makes it a strong base for minimal layouts and open space. It can look washed out next to pure white, so give it a heavier neighbor like charcoal or a warm rust accent. Black text sits at about 11.5:1 contrast, comfortably past AA for body copy.
Questions about #a9c4cf
What is #a9c4cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9c4cf is rgb(169, 196, 207), in HSL hsl(197, 28%, 74%) and in CMYK 18%, 5%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #a9c4cf?
Deep charcoal and warm terracotta both flatter #a9c4cf, since its gray undertone needs neighbors with more weight. Navy also works, but warmer accents keep the palette from feeling flat.
Is #a9c4cf readable on white or black?
#a9c4cf has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.48:1 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.