#A0C5F8

A very light, vivid blue closely aligning with Lightskyblue.

About #A0C5F8

The precise color #A0C5F8 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Lightskyblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 160, 197, and 248.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 35% C, 21% M, 0% Y, and 3% K. With a hue angle of 214.8 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#A0C5F8
RGB160, 197, 248
HSL214.8°, 86.3%, 80.0%
CMYK35%, 21%, 0%, 3%
HSV214.8°, 35.5%, 97.3%
LAB78.6, -0.2, -29.1
XYZ51.4, 54.2, 96.6
Decimal10536440

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.77:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.84:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.70:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.06:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #A0C5F8; }
.text-color { color: #A0C5F8; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #A0C5F8; }

Similar Colors

Lightskyblue
#87CEFA