#A8D3E9

A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Lightblue.

About #A8D3E9

The precise color #A8D3E9 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Lightblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(168, 211, 233).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 28% Cyan, 9% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 9% Black. The HSL representation is 200.3° hue, 59.6% saturation, and 78.6% lightness.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#A8D3E9
RGB168, 211, 233
HSL200.3°, 59.6%, 78.6%
CMYK28%, 9%, 0%, 9%
HSV200.3°, 27.9%, 91.4%
LAB82.3, -9.1, -15.4
XYZ54.2, 60.8, 86.0
Decimal11064297

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.60:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
13.16:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.53:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.19:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #A8D3E9; }
.text-color { color: #A8D3E9; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #A8D3E9; }

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