#A8A8E2
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Lightsteelblue.
About #A8A8E2
Visually, #A8A8E2 is defined as a moderate blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Lightsteelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(168, 168, 226).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 26% cyan, 26% magenta, 0% yellow, and 11% black. The HSL representation is 240.0° hue, 50.0% saturation, and 77.3% lightness.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#A8A8E2
RGB168, 168, 226
HSL240.0°, 50.0%, 77.3%
CMYK26%, 26%, 0%, 11%
HSV240.0°, 25.7%, 88.6%
LAB70.7, 12.5, -29.2
XYZ43.9, 41.8, 77.7
Decimal11053282
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.24:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.36:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.14:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.96:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A8A8E2;
}
.text-color {
color: #A8A8E2;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A8A8E2;
}