#A9BDBE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A9BDBE?

RGB(169, 189, 190), HSL(182.9, 13.9%, 70.4%), CMYK(11.1%, 0.5%, 0.0%, 25.5%).

Q: Does #A9BDBE meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.96:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A9BDBE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 169, 189, 190, in HSL 182.9°, 13.9%, 70.4%, and in CMYK 11.1%, 0.5%, 0.0%, 25.5%. The nearest named color is lightcyan 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#A9BDBE

RGB

169, 189, 190

HSL

182.9, 13.9%, 70.4%

HSV

182.9, 11.1%, 74.5%

CMYK

11.1%, 0.5%, 0.0%, 25.5%

OKLCH

0.7834 0.022 200.4

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightcyan 3

Color Psychology

Light cyans and sky blues are among the most universally calming colors, evoking clear skies and fresh air. They inspire openness, mental clarity, and a sense of freedom. These tones are psychologically associated with truthfulness and uncomplicated communication.

Design Usage

Soft cyan makes an excellent background for info alerts, tooltips, and educational content sections. It creates a sense of spaciousness in dashboard layouts without the sterility of pure white. Pair it with deep blue or navy text for a professional, high-contrast information hierarchy.