#A3BEC8

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A3BEC8?

RGB(163, 190, 200), HSL(196.2, 25.2%, 71.2%), CMYK(18.5%, 5.0%, 0.0%, 21.6%).

Q: Does #A3BEC8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.95:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A3BEC8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 163, 190, 200, in HSL 196.2°, 25.2%, 71.2%, and in CMYK 18.5%, 5.0%, 0.0%, 21.6%. The nearest named color is lightblue 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#A3BEC8

RGB

163, 190, 200

HSL

196.2, 25.2%, 71.2%

HSV

196.2, 18.5%, 78.4%

CMYK

18.5%, 5.0%, 0.0%, 21.6%

OKLCH

0.7845 0.0326 222.2

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightblue 3

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.