#A9BECD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A9BECD?

RGB(169, 190, 205), HSL(205.0, 26.5%, 73.3%), CMYK(17.6%, 7.3%, 0.0%, 19.6%).

Q: Does #A9BECD meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.92:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A9BECD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 169, 190, 205, in HSL 205.0°, 26.5%, 73.3%, and in CMYK 17.6%, 7.3%, 0.0%, 19.6%. The nearest named color is Cadet Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#A9BECD

RGB

169, 190, 205

HSL

205.0, 26.5%, 73.3%

HSV

205.0, 17.6%, 80.4%

CMYK

17.6%, 7.3%, 0.0%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.7903 0.0314 239.0

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Cadet Blue

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.