#A0C5C5

A light, muted cyan closely aligning with Powderblue.

About #A0C5C5

Visually, #A0C5C5 is defined as a muted cyan. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Powderblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(160, 197, 197).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow, and 23% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#A0C5C5
RGB160, 197, 197
HSL180.0°, 24.2%, 70.0%
CMYK19%, 0%, 0%, 23%
HSV180.0°, 18.8%, 77.3%
LAB76.9, -12.2, -4.1
XYZ44.5, 51.4, 60.4
Decimal10536389

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.86:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.29:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.78:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.60:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #A0C5C5; }
.text-color { color: #A0C5C5; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #A0C5C5; }

Similar Colors

Powderblue
#B0E0E6