#A8B5BA
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#A8B5BA
Overview
#A8B5BA is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 168, 181, 186, in HSL 196.7°, 11.5%, 69.4%, and in CMYK 9.7%, 2.7%, 0.0%, 27.1%. The nearest named color is NCS S 3000-N Medium Light Grey.
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Color Values
#A8B5BA
168, 181, 186
196.7, 11.5%, 69.4%
196.7, 9.7%, 72.9%
9.7%, 2.7%, 0.0%, 27.1%
0.7645 0.0162 222.7
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: #A8B5BA;
color: #A8B5BA;
border-color: #A8B5BA;
Gray 400
#9CA3AF
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
2.1:1
Text on black
9.98:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8B5BA?
RGB(168, 181, 186) · HSL(196.7, 11.5%, 69.4%) · CMYK(9.7%, 2.7%, 0.0%, 27.1%)
Does #A8B5BA meet WCAG contrast on white?
2.1:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #A8B5BA?
Use 000000 text on a #A8B5BA background; contrast on black is 9.98:1.