#A9D1CD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A9D1CD?

RGB(169, 209, 205), HSL(174.0, 30.3%, 74.1%), CMYK(19.1%, 0.0%, 1.9%, 18.0%).

Q: Does #A9D1CD meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.66:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A9D1CD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 169, 209, 205, in HSL 174.0°, 30.3%, 74.1%, and in CMYK 19.1%, 0.0%, 1.9%, 18.0%. The nearest named color is paleturquoise 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#A9D1CD

RGB

169, 209, 205

HSL

174.0, 30.3%, 74.1%

HSV

174.0, 19.1%, 82.0%

CMYK

19.1%, 0.0%, 1.9%, 18.0%

OKLCH

0.8308 0.0425 188.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: paleturquoise 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.