#A099C5
A light, muted blue closely aligning with Thistle.
About #A099C5
The hex code #A099C5 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Thistle. In the RGB color space, it consists of 160 red, 153 green, and 197 blue.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 19% Cyan, 22% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 23% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#A099C5
RGB160, 153, 197
HSL249.5°, 27.5%, 68.6%
CMYK19%, 22%, 0%, 23%
HSV249.5°, 22.3%, 77.3%
LAB65.2, 11.7, -21.7
XYZ36.0, 34.3, 57.5
Decimal10525125
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.67:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.86:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.55:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.68:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A099C5;
}
.text-color {
color: #A099C5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A099C5;
}