#A8E2E2
A light, moderate cyan closely aligning with Paleturquoise.
About #A8E2E2
Visually, #A8E2E2 is defined as a moderate cyan. Designers often compare it to the standard color Paleturquoise. Its digital footprint relies on 168 parts red, 226 parts green, and 226 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 26% cyan and 0% magenta inks. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#A8E2E2
RGB168, 226, 226
HSL180.0°, 50.0%, 77.3%
CMYK26%, 0%, 0%, 11%
HSV180.0°, 25.7%, 88.6%
LAB86.1, -18.3, -6.0
XYZ57.1, 68.2, 82.1
Decimal11068130
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.43:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
14.64:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.37:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
12.45:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A8E2E2;
}
.text-color {
color: #A8E2E2;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A8E2E2;
}