#A9B6EC
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#A9B6EC
Overview
#A9B6EC is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 169, 182, 236, in HSL 228.4°, 63.8%, 79.4%, and in CMYK 28.4%, 22.9%, 0.0%, 7.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0520-R80B Light Lavender.
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Color Values
#A9B6EC
169, 182, 236
228.4, 63.8%, 79.4%
228.4, 28.4%, 92.5%
28.4%, 22.9%, 0.0%, 7.5%
0.7853 0.0784 274.0
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: #A9B6EC;
color: #A9B6EC;
border-color: #A9B6EC;
Indigo 300
#A5B4FC
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
1.98:1
Text on black
10.59:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A9B6EC?
RGB(169, 182, 236) · HSL(228.4, 63.8%, 79.4%) · CMYK(28.4%, 22.9%, 0.0%, 7.5%)
Does #A9B6EC meet WCAG contrast on white?
1.98:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #A9B6EC?
Use 000000 text on a #A9B6EC background; contrast on black is 10.59:1.