#A8A8DB
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Lightsteelblue.
About #A8A8DB
Visually, #A8A8DB is defined as a moderate blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Lightsteelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(168, 168, 219).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 23% C, 23% M, 0% Y, and 14% K. With a hue angle of 240.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#A8A8DB
RGB168, 168, 219
HSL240.0°, 41.5%, 75.9%
CMYK23%, 23%, 0%, 14%
HSV240.0°, 23.3%, 85.9%
LAB70.5, 10.9, -25.7
XYZ42.9, 41.4, 72.8
Decimal11053275
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.26:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.29:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.16:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.90:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A8A8DB;
}
.text-color {
color: #A8A8DB;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A8A8DB;
}