#A8A8CC
A light, muted blue closely aligning with Lightsteelblue.
About #A8A8CC
When working with digital screens, the color #A8A8CC is rendered by mixing light. Designers often compare it to the standard color Lightsteelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(168, 168, 204).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 18% Cyan, 18% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 20% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#A8A8CC
RGB168, 168, 204
HSL240.0°, 26.1%, 72.9%
CMYK18%, 18%, 0%, 20%
HSV240.0°, 17.6%, 80.0%
LAB70.0, 7.4, -18.3
XYZ41.1, 40.7, 62.8
Decimal11053260
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.30:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.14:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.20:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.77:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A8A8CC;
}
.text-color {
color: #A8A8CC;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A8A8CC;
}