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#A3D7DB color code is #A3D7DB. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a3d7db.

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#A3D7DB Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A3D7DB is 0.6150. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.58:1 against white and 13.30:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A3D7DB on white1.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A3D7DB on black13.30:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A3D7DB1.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A3D7DB13.30:1AAA

#A3D7DB — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A3D7DB?+
The hex code for #A3D7DB is #A3D7DB. In RGB it's rgb(163, 215, 219), and in HSL it's hsl(184, 44%, 75%).
What is the RGB value of #A3D7DB?+
#A3D7DB in RGB is (163, 215, 219). Written in CSS: rgb(163, 215, 219).
What is the CMYK value of #A3D7DB?+
#A3D7DB converts to CMYK(26%, 2%, 0%, 14%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A3D7DB.
Is #a3d7db a warm or cool color?+
#A3D7DB (#A3D7DB) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 184° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a3d7db belong to?+
#A3D7DB belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 184°, 44%, 75% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #a3d7db accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A3D7DB on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.58:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a3d7db?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A3D7DB (#A3D7DB) is 551 C Pantone 551 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A3D7DB in design

Practical guidance for using #a3d7db (#A3D7DB) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A3D7DB (#A3D7DB) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A3D7DB (#A3D7DB) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if cyan runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#A3D7DB flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#A3D7DB works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.