#A5DDF4

#A5DDF4

Color Values

HEX

#A5DDF4

RGB

165, 221, 244

HSL

197.5, 78.2%, 80.2%

HSV

197.5, 32.4%, 95.7%

CMYK

32.4%, 9.4%, 0.0%, 4.3%

OKLCH

0.8668 0.0655 225.2

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #A5DDF4;
color: #A5DDF4;
border-color: #A5DDF4;
Nearest Tailwind: Sky 200 #BAE6FD

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.47:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

14.25:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A5DDF4?

RGB(165, 221, 244) · HSL(197.5, 78.2%, 80.2%) · CMYK(32.4%, 9.4%, 0.0%, 4.3%)

Does #A5DDF4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.47:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A5DDF4?

Use 000000 text on a #A5DDF4 background; contrast on black is 14.25:1.