#A8AFCC
A light, muted blue closely aligning with Lightsteelblue.
About #A8AFCC
Visually, #A8AFCC is defined as a muted blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Lightsteelblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 168 red, 175 green, and 204 blue.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 18% C, 14% M, 0% Y, and 20% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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#A8AFCC
RGB168, 175, 204
HSL228.3°, 26.1%, 72.9%
CMYK18%, 14%, 0%, 20%
HSV228.3°, 17.6%, 80.0%
LAB71.8, 3.6, -15.5
XYZ42.4, 43.3, 63.3
Decimal11055052
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.17:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.67:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.08:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.22:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A8AFCC;
}
.text-color {
color: #A8AFCC;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A8AFCC;
}