#ABC2C4

#ABC2C4

Color Values

HEX

#ABC2C4

RGB

171, 194, 196

HSL

184.8, 17.5%, 72.0%

HSV

184.8, 12.8%, 76.9%

CMYK

12.8%, 1.0%, 0.0%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.7973 0.0252 203.0

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #ABC2C4;
color: #ABC2C4;
border-color: #ABC2C4;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 300 #CBD5E1

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.87:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

11.25:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ABC2C4?

RGB(171, 194, 196) · HSL(184.8, 17.5%, 72.0%) · CMYK(12.8%, 1.0%, 0.0%, 23.1%)

Does #ABC2C4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.87:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #ABC2C4?

Use 000000 text on a #ABC2C4 background; contrast on black is 11.25:1.