#AFE9FF

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AFE9FF?

RGB(175, 233, 255), HSL(196.5, 100.0%, 84.3%), CMYK(31.4%, 8.6%, 0.0%, 0.0%).

Q: Does #AFE9FF meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.32:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#AFE9FF is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 175, 233, 255, in HSL 196.5°, 100.0%, 84.3%, and in CMYK 31.4%, 8.6%, 0.0%, 0.0%. The nearest named color is lightblue 1.

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Color Values

HEX

#AFE9FF

RGB

175, 233, 255

HSL

196.5, 100.0%, 84.3%

HSV

196.5, 31.4%, 100.0%

CMYK

31.4%, 8.6%, 0.0%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.9018 0.0661 223.3

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightblue 1

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.