#A5CDE9

Color Details

HEX
#A5CDE9
RGB
rgb(165, 205, 233)
HSL
hsl(205, 61%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(29%, 12%, 0%, 9%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 12.51:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a5cde9
Contrast 12.51:1 AAA
White on #a5cde9
Contrast 1.68:1 Fail
#a5cde9 on Black
Contrast 12.51:1 AAA
#a5cde9 on White
Contrast 1.68:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b7d7ed
#c9e1f2
#dbebf6
#84a4ba
#637b8c
#42525d

Complement & Analogous

#e9c1a5
#a5aae9
#a5e9e3

Triadic

#e9a5cd
#cde9a5

Monochrome

#42525d #637b8c #a5cde9 #c9e1f2 #dbebf6 #edf5fb

Analogous

#a5e9e3 #c0f0eb #a5cde9 #b7bbed #a5aae9 #8488ba

Complementary Mix

#637b8c #a5cde9 #c9e1f2 #e9c1a5 #f1d7c5 #977d6b

Nearby Colors

#a5cde8
#a5cdea
#a5cdd9
#a5cdf9

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About #A5CDE9

#A5CDE9 converts to RGB(165, 205, 233) and HSL(205, 61%, 78%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#A5CDE9 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A5CDE9?
RGB: 165, 205, 233. Copy as CSS: rgb(165, 205, 233)
Is #A5CDE9 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A5CDE9?
Complement: #e9c1a5.
Does #A5CDE9 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.68:1 (Fails AA). On black: 12.51:1 (AAA (normal text)).