#A3B7BD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A3B7BD?

RGB(163, 183, 189), HSL(193.8, 16.5%, 69.0%), CMYK(13.8%, 3.2%, 0.0%, 25.9%).

Q: Does #A3B7BD meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.09:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A3B7BD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 163, 183, 189, in HSL 193.8°, 16.5%, 69.0%, and in CMYK 13.8%, 3.2%, 0.0%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is Cadet Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#A3B7BD

RGB

163, 183, 189

HSL

193.8, 16.5%, 69.0%

HSV

193.8, 13.8%, 74.1%

CMYK

13.8%, 3.2%, 0.0%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.766 0.0237 217.7

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Cadet 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.