#A8AFF0
A very light, vivid blue closely aligning with Cornflowerblue.
About #A8AFF0
The hex code #A8AFF0 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Cornflowerblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 168 red, 175 green, and 240 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 30% C, 27% M, 0% Y, and 6% K. The HSL representation is 234.2° hue, 70.6% saturation, and 80.0% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#A8AFF0
RGB168, 175, 240
HSL234.2°, 70.6%, 80.0%
CMYK30%, 27%, 0%, 6%
HSV234.2°, 30.0%, 94.1%
LAB73.1, 12.0, -33.2
XYZ47.2, 45.3, 88.7
Decimal11055088
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.09:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.06:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.00:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.55:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A8AFF0;
}
.text-color {
color: #A8AFF0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A8AFF0;
}