#A8B6C5
A light, muted blue closely aligning with Lightsteelblue.
About #A8B6C5
The precise color #A8B6C5 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Lightsteelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 168, 182, and 197.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 15% Cyan, 8% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 23% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#A8B6C5
RGB168, 182, 197
HSL211.0°, 20.0%, 71.6%
CMYK15%, 8%, 0%, 23%
HSV211.0°, 14.7%, 77.3%
LAB73.4, -1.7, -9.2
XYZ43.0, 45.8, 59.4
Decimal11056837
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.07:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.16:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.98:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.64:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A8B6C5;
}
.text-color {
color: #A8B6C5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A8B6C5;
}