#ABD8FC Hex Color
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Pastel blue with a faint gray undertone and very little saturation. #abd8fc reads gentle and clean, which is why it shows up in healthcare, baby, and finance palettes as a dominant background. Black text passes WCAG AA easily here at about 14:1 contrast. For tinting it lighter, brush up on what colors make white.
Questions about #abd8fc
What is #abd8fc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #abd8fc is rgb(171, 216, 252), in HSL hsl(207, 93%, 83%) and in CMYK 32%, 14%, 0%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #abd8fc?
#abd8fc pairs best with deep, saturated tones that offset its lightness, such as navy text or terracotta accents. Warm creams also work, keeping the shade from feeling cold.
Is #abd8fc readable on white or black?
#abd8fc has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.95:1 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.