Color #A4CED0 Color / Colour Code #A4CED0
This page shows the hex color code for color #a4ced0 (#A4CED0). The colour is a cyan tone with 32% saturation and 73% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #A4CED0 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#A4CED0 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 153, 183, and 213 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 183, 303, and 63 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #A4CED0
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 183 and saturation at 32%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 183 to 228 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 183 with its complement at 3 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #A4CED0
Lightness variations at hue 183 and 32% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #A4CED0
Design Use Cases for #A4CED0
Balanced UI Color
At 32% saturation, #A4CED0 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Light Background Tint
#A4CED0 at 73% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Clarity & Technology
#A4CED0 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 183). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #A4CED0 (hue 183) to its complement at hue 3. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 213. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a4ced0, #d0a6a4);
CSS Code for #A4CED0
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About Color #A4CED0 (#A4CED0)
#A4CED0 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 164 red, 206 green, and 208 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 183 degrees with 32% saturation and 73% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #A4CED0 is 194/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow, and 18% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #A4CED0 against white is 1.70:1 and against black is 12.32:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.32:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D0A6A4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #A4CED0. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #A4D0BC and #A4B8D0, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #A4CED0
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #A4CED0?
- #A4CED0 is Color #A4CED0, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(164, 206, 208), HSL(183, 32%, 73%), and CMYK(21%, 1%, 0%, 18%). Its perceived brightness is 194/255.
- Is #A4CED0 accessible for text?
- Against white, #A4CED0 has a contrast ratio of 1.70:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.32:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #A4CED0?
- The complementary colour is #D0A6A4 (hue 3). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #A4D0BC and #A4B8D0. The triadic palette adds #D0A4CE and #CED0A4 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #A4CED0 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #a4ced0; or rgb(164, 206, 208); or hsl(183, 32%, 73%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 183 32% 73%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.