#A8C5CC
A light, muted cyan closely aligning with Lightblue.
About #A8C5CC
The hex code #A8C5CC represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Lightblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 168 red, 197 green, and 204 blue.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 18% Cyan, 3% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 20% Black. 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. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#A8C5CC
RGB168, 197, 204
HSL191.7°, 26.1%, 72.9%
CMYK18%, 3%, 0%, 20%
HSV191.7°, 17.6%, 80.0%
LAB77.6, -8.2, -6.8
XYZ47.0, 52.6, 64.8
Decimal11060684
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.82:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.52:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.74:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.80:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A8C5CC;
}
.text-color {
color: #A8C5CC;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A8C5CC;
}