#A5CAFE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A5CAFE?

RGB(165, 202, 254), HSL(215.1, 97.8%, 82.2%), CMYK(35.0%, 20.5%, 0.0%, 0.4%).

Q: Does #A5CAFE meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

Overview

#A5CAFE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 165, 202, 254, in HSL 215.1°, 97.8%, 82.2%, and in CMYK 35.0%, 20.5%, 0.0%, 0.4%. The nearest named color is skyblue 1.

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Color Values

HEX

#A5CAFE

RGB

165, 202, 254

HSL

215.1, 97.8%, 82.2%

HSV

215.1, 35.0%, 99.6%

CMYK

35.0%, 20.5%, 0.0%, 0.4%

OKLCH

0.8307 0.0836 256.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: skyblue 1

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.