#AFEAE7

#AFEAE7

Color Values

HEX

#AFEAE7

RGB

175, 234, 231

HSL

176.9, 58.4%, 80.2%

HSV

176.9, 25.2%, 91.8%

CMYK

25.2%, 0.0%, 1.3%, 8.2%

OKLCH

0.8962 0.0599 192.2

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: #AFEAE7;
color: #AFEAE7;
border-color: #AFEAE7;
Nearest Tailwind: Cyan 200 #A5F3FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.33:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

15.75:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AFEAE7?

RGB(175, 234, 231) · HSL(176.9, 58.4%, 80.2%) · CMYK(25.2%, 0.0%, 1.3%, 8.2%)

Does #AFEAE7 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.33:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AFEAE7?

Use 000000 text on a #AFEAE7 background; contrast on black is 15.75:1.