#ACD5DD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ACD5DD?

RGB(172, 213, 221), HSL(189.8, 41.9%, 77.1%), CMYK(22.2%, 3.6%, 0.0%, 13.3%).

Q: Does #ACD5DD meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.58:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#ACD5DD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 172, 213, 221, in HSL 189.8°, 41.9%, 77.1%, and in CMYK 22.2%, 3.6%, 0.0%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0520-B10G Ice Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#ACD5DD

RGB

172, 213, 221

HSL

189.8, 41.9%, 77.1%

HSV

189.8, 22.2%, 86.7%

CMYK

22.2%, 3.6%, 0.0%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.8463 0.0444 210.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 0520-B10G Ice Blue

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.