#A1B2AE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A1B2AE?

RGB(161, 178, 174), HSL(165.9, 9.9%, 66.5%), CMYK(9.6%, 0.0%, 2.2%, 30.2%).

Q: Does #A1B2AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.21:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A1B2AE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 161, 178, 174, in HSL 165.9°, 9.9%, 66.5%, and in CMYK 9.6%, 0.0%, 2.2%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is RAL 7038 Agate Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#A1B2AE

RGB

161, 178, 174

HSL

165.9, 9.9%, 66.5%

HSV

165.9, 9.6%, 69.8%

CMYK

9.6%, 0.0%, 2.2%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.7492 0.0197 180.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 7038 Agate Grey

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.