lightsteelblue 1

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CAE1FF?

RGB(202, 225, 255), HSL(214.0, 100.0%, 89.6%), CMYK(20.8%, 11.8%, 0.0%, 0.0%).

Q: Does #CAE1FF meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.34:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#CAE1FF

X11 color

Light Steel Blue 1 (#CAE1FF) is the palest X11 light steel blue variant, a very light, airy periwinkle-blue that evokes the soft blue of clear winter skies or the palest cornflower. It barely registers as colored against white, making it suitable as the most subtle cool-blue tint in refined, minimal design compositions.

Color Values

HEX

#CAE1FF

RGB

202, 225, 255

HSL

214.0, 100.0%, 89.6%

HSV

214.0, 20.8%, 100.0%

CMYK

20.8%, 11.8%, 0.0%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.9023 0.0481 255.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightsteelblue 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.