#A9C4F2 Hex Color
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#a9c4f2 is a light, cool blue with a pastel, slightly ashy finish. Its softened saturation gives interfaces a gentle, trustworthy feel without looking vivid. Use it as a dominant background for healthcare, finance, security, or spring-themed designs. Black text reaches about 11.9:1 contrast here, supporting clear small type. The hex code is #a9c4f2.
Questions about #a9c4f2
What is #a9c4f2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9c4f2 is rgb(169, 196, 242), in HSL hsl(218, 74%, 81%) and in CMYK 30%, 19%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #a9c4f2?
Pair #a9c4f2 with charcoal or muted terracotta when a palette needs structure and warmth, especially when the layout needs a dependable base and a warmer visual counterpoint without losing clarity. The darker neutral suits interfaces, while the warm accent keeps the pastel base from feeling overly sweet.
Is #a9c4f2 readable on white or black?
#a9c4f2 has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.86:1 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.