#ABD2E8

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ABD2E8?

RGB(171, 210, 232), HSL(201.6, 57.0%, 79.0%), CMYK(26.3%, 9.5%, 0.0%, 9.0%).

Q: Does #ABD2E8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.6:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#ABD2E8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 171, 210, 232, in HSL 201.6°, 57.0%, 79.0%, and in CMYK 26.3%, 9.5%, 0.0%, 9.0%. The nearest named color is lightskyblue 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#ABD2E8

RGB

171, 210, 232

HSL

201.6, 57.0%, 79.0%

HSV

201.6, 26.3%, 91.0%

CMYK

26.3%, 9.5%, 0.0%, 9.0%

OKLCH

0.843 0.0514 232.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightskyblue 2

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.