Very Pale Blue is a light, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #A3A3FF, which equals rgb(163, 163, 255) in RGB and hsl(240, 100%, 82%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C36 M36 Y0 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#A3A3FF - RGB
163, 163, 255 - HSL
240°, 100%, 82% - CMYK
36, 36, 0, 0 - Family
Blue - Tone
Light, vivid
About Very Pale Blue
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.24:1. Its complementary color is #FFFFA3.
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Very Pale Blue color codes
| HEX | #A3A3FF |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(163, 163, 255) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 100%, 82%) |
| HSV | 240°, 36%, 100% |
| CMYK | 36%, 36%, 0%, 0% |
| Decimal | 10724351 |
Shades and tints of Very Pale Blue
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F0F0FF - 100
#E0E0FF - 200
#D1D1FF - 300
#C2C2FF - 400
#B2B2FF - 500
#A3A3FF - 600
#8888D5 - 700
#6D6DAA - 800
#525280 - 900
#363655 - 950
#1B1B2B
Color harmonies for Very Pale Blue
- Complementary
#FFFFA3≈ Canary - Analogous −30°
#A3D1FF≈ Very Pale Azure - Analogous +30°
#D1A3FF≈ Very Pale Periwinkle - Triadic +120°
#FFA3A3≈ Very Pale Cardinal - Triadic +240°
#A3FFA3≈ Very Pale Kelly - Split 150°
#FFD1A3≈ Very Pale Persimmon - Split 210°
#D1FFA3≈ Very Pale Fern
Contrast and accessibility of Very Pale Blue
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Pale Blue | Aa | 2.27:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Very Pale Blue | Aa | 9.24:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Very Pale Blue
background-color: #A3A3FF;color: #A3A3FF;background-color: rgb(163, 163, 255);background-color: hsl(240, 100%, 82%);:root { --color-very-pale-blue: #A3A3FF; }class="bg-[#A3A3FF]"Colors similar to Very Pale Blue
- Very Pale Ultramarine
#ACA3FF - Very Pale Royal
#A3ACFF - Very Pale Bright Blue
#ACACF6 - Very Pale Indigo
#B6A3FF - Very Pale Bright Ultramarine
#B4ACF6 - Very Pale Cobalt
#A3B6FF - Very Pale Bright Royal
#ACB4F6 - Very Pale Bright Indigo
#BBACF6 - Very Pale Iris
#BFA3FF - Pale Soft Cobalt
#95A5E4 - Pale Bright Sapphire
#88A7F2 - Pale Soft Royal
#959DE4
More blue shades
- Dark Blue Tone
#000085 - Deep Blue
#0000AD - Medium Dark Blue
#0000D6 - Medium Light Blue
#2929FF - Light Blue Tone
#5252FF - Pale Blue
#7A7AFF - Darkest Bright Blue
#05052E - Very Dark Bright Blue
#090953 - Dark Bright Blue
#0D0D77 - Deep Bright Blue
#11119C - Medium Dark Bright Blue
#1515C1
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Pale Blue?
The HEX code for Very Pale Blue is #A3A3FF.
What is the RGB value of Very Pale Blue?
Very Pale Blue has an RGB value of 163, 163, 255 (rgb(163, 163, 255)). In HSL it is 240°, 100%, 82%.
What text color should I use on Very Pale Blue?
Use black text on Very Pale Blue. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.27:1 and black text has 9.24:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Pale Blue?
The complementary color of Very Pale Blue is #FFFFA3. Analogous colors #A3D1FF and #D1A3FF also pair well.