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#A6ADD8
Overview
#A6ADD8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 166, 173, 216, in HSL 231.6°, 39.1%, 74.9%, and in CMYK 23.1%, 19.9%, 0.0%, 15.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0520-R80B Light Lavender.
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Color Values
#A6ADD8
166, 173, 216
231.6, 39.1%, 74.9%
231.6, 23.1%, 84.7%
23.1%, 19.9%, 0.0%, 15.3%
0.7569 0.0622 277.6
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: #A6ADD8;
color: #A6ADD8;
border-color: #A6ADD8;
Indigo 200
#C7D2FE
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
2.19:1
Text on black
9.59:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A6ADD8?
RGB(166, 173, 216) · HSL(231.6, 39.1%, 74.9%) · CMYK(23.1%, 19.9%, 0.0%, 15.3%)
Does #A6ADD8 meet WCAG contrast on white?
2.19:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #A6ADD8?
Use 000000 text on a #A6ADD8 background; contrast on black is 9.59:1.