#A6CEF2

#A6CEF2

Color Values

HEX

#A6CEF2

RGB

166, 206, 242

HSL

208.4, 74.5%, 80.0%

HSV

208.4, 31.4%, 94.9%

CMYK

31.4%, 14.9%, 0.0%, 5.1%

OKLCH

0.835 0.0661 245.9

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: #A6CEF2;
color: #A6CEF2;
border-color: #A6CEF2;
Nearest Tailwind: Blue 200 #BFDBFE

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.65:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

12.73:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A6CEF2?

RGB(166, 206, 242) · HSL(208.4, 74.5%, 80.0%) · CMYK(31.4%, 14.9%, 0.0%, 5.1%)

Does #A6CEF2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.65:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A6CEF2?

Use 000000 text on a #A6CEF2 background; contrast on black is 12.73:1.