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#A6CDD3 color code is #A6CDD3. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a6cdd3.

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#A6CDD3 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A6CDD3 is 0.5647. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.71:1 against white and 12.29:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A6CDD3 on white1.71:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A6CDD3 on black12.29:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A6CDD31.71:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A6CDD312.29:1AAA

#A6CDD3 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A6CDD3?+
The hex code for #A6CDD3 is #A6CDD3. In RGB it's rgb(166, 205, 211), and in HSL it's hsl(188, 34%, 74%).
What is the RGB value of #A6CDD3?+
#A6CDD3 in RGB is (166, 205, 211). Written in CSS: rgb(166, 205, 211).
What is the CMYK value of #A6CDD3?+
#A6CDD3 converts to CMYK(21%, 3%, 0%, 17%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A6CDD3.
Is #a6cdd3 a warm or cool color?+
#A6CDD3 (#A6CDD3) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 188° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a6cdd3 belong to?+
#A6CDD3 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 188°, 34%, 74% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #a6cdd3 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A6CDD3 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.71:1 — 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 #a6cdd3?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A6CDD3 (#A6CDD3) is 3281 C Light Sapphire, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A6CDD3 in design

Practical guidance for using #a6cdd3 (#A6CDD3) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A6CDD3 (#A6CDD3) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A6CDD3 (#A6CDD3) 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

#A6CDD3 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

#A6CDD3 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.