#A097BE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A097BE?

RGB(160, 151, 190), HSL(253.8, 23.1%, 66.9%), CMYK(15.8%, 20.5%, 0.0%, 25.5%).

Q: Does #A097BE meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.74:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A097BE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 160, 151, 190, in HSL 253.8°, 23.1%, 66.9%, and in CMYK 15.8%, 20.5%, 0.0%, 25.5%. The nearest named color is Blue Bell.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#A097BE

RGB

160, 151, 190

HSL

253.8, 23.1%, 66.9%

HSV

253.8, 20.5%, 74.5%

CMYK

15.8%, 20.5%, 0.0%, 25.5%

OKLCH

0.6976 0.0572 295.5

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Blue Bell

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.