#ABC6E4 Hex Color
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A dusty pastel blue with a soft gray undertone. #abc6e4 works best as a large background or base layer, where its low saturation keeps layouts calm. It flatters deep navy and warm terracotta accents. Black text sits clearly on it, with contrast around 11.9:1. Next to pure white it reads washed out, so reach for off-whites instead.
Questions about #abc6e4
What is #abc6e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #abc6e4 is rgb(171, 198, 228), in HSL hsl(212, 51%, 78%) and in CMYK 25%, 13%, 0%, 11%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #abc6e4?
Deep navy makes #abc6e4 look cleaner and richer, while warm terracotta adds energy without clashing. Keep accents small, since this pastel blue has little saturation of its own and fades beside strong colors.
Is #abc6e4 readable on white or black?
#abc6e4 has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.92:1 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.