#A8DBE2

A light, moderate cyan closely aligning with Powderblue.

About #A8DBE2

The precise color #A8DBE2 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Powderblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 168, 219, and 226.

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. Its ink density profile breaks down to 26% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow, and 11% black. With a hue angle of 187.2 degrees, it sits comfortably in the cyan spectrum.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#A8DBE2
RGB168, 219, 226
HSL187.2°, 50.0%, 77.3%
CMYK26%, 3%, 0%, 11%
HSV187.2°, 25.7%, 88.6%
LAB84.2, -14.8, -8.8
XYZ55.2, 64.5, 81.5
Decimal11066338

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.51:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
13.90:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.44:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.81:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #A8DBE2; }
.text-color { color: #A8DBE2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #A8DBE2; }

Similar Colors

Powderblue
#B0E0E6