NCS S 0520-B10G Ice Blue

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A0D0D8?

RGB(160, 208, 216), HSL(188.6, 41.8%, 73.7%), CMYK(25.9%, 3.7%, 0.0%, 15.3%).

Q: Does #A0D0D8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.68:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#A0D0D8

NCS color

NCS S 0520-B10G (#A0D0D8) is a pale, cool NCS teal-blue with a strong ice-like clarity. Its notation describes a blue with 10% green shift at 20% chromaticness, resulting in a fresh, luminous color reminiscent of glacial meltwater or frosted glass. It's used in Scandinavian interior design and healthcare environments for its crisp, hygienic freshness.

Color Values

HEX

#A0D0D8

RGB

160, 208, 216

HSL

188.6, 41.8%, 73.7%

HSV

188.6, 25.9%, 84.7%

CMYK

25.9%, 3.7%, 0.0%, 15.3%

OKLCH

0.8265 0.0512 208.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 0520-B10G Ice Blue

Color Psychology

Light cyans and sky blues are among the most universally calming colors, evoking clear skies and fresh air. They inspire openness, mental clarity, and a sense of freedom. These tones are psychologically associated with truthfulness and uncomplicated communication.

Design Usage

Soft cyan makes an excellent background for info alerts, tooltips, and educational content sections. It creates a sense of spaciousness in dashboard layouts without the sterility of pure white. Pair it with deep blue or navy text for a professional, high-contrast information hierarchy.