#81CAFE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #81CAFE?

RGB(129, 202, 254), HSL(205.0, 98.4%, 75.1%), CMYK(49.2%, 20.5%, 0.0%, 0.4%).

Q: Does #81CAFE meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.78:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#81CAFE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 129, 202, 254, in HSL 205.0°, 98.4%, 75.1%, and in CMYK 49.2%, 20.5%, 0.0%, 0.4%. The nearest named color is skyblue 1.

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Color Values

HEX

#81CAFE

RGB

129, 202, 254

HSL

205.0, 98.4%, 75.1%

HSV

205.0, 49.2%, 99.6%

CMYK

49.2%, 20.5%, 0.0%, 0.4%

OKLCH

0.8106 0.1039 240.7

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: skyblue 1

Color Psychology

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.