#A6C5EB

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A6C5EB?

RGB(166, 197, 235), HSL(213.0, 63.3%, 78.6%), CMYK(29.4%, 16.2%, 0.0%, 7.8%).

Q: Does #A6C5EB meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.78:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A6C5EB is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 166, 197, 235, in HSL 213.0°, 63.3%, 78.6%, and in CMYK 29.4%, 16.2%, 0.0%, 7.8%. The nearest named color is lightsteelblue.

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Color Values

HEX

#A6C5EB

RGB

166, 197, 235

HSL

213.0, 63.3%, 78.6%

HSV

213.0, 29.4%, 92.2%

CMYK

29.4%, 16.2%, 0.0%, 7.8%

OKLCH

0.8136 0.0635 253.7

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightsteelblue

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.