#A8C5E9
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Lightsteelblue.
About #A8C5E9
The hex code #A8C5E9 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Lightsteelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(168, 197, 233).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. Its ink density profile breaks down to 28% cyan, 15% magenta, 0% yellow, and 9% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#A8C5E9
RGB168, 197, 233
HSL213.2°, 59.6%, 78.6%
CMYK28%, 15%, 0%, 9%
HSV213.2°, 27.9%, 91.4%
LAB78.5, -1.7, -21.0
XYZ50.8, 54.1, 84.9
Decimal11060713
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.78:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.83:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.70:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.06:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A8C5E9;
}
.text-color {
color: #A8C5E9;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A8C5E9;
}