NCS S 0520-B Light Blue
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#A8C8E0
NCS color
Overview
#A8C8E0 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 168, 200, 224, in HSL 205.7°, 47.5%, 76.9%, and in CMYK 25.0%, 10.7%, 0.0%, 12.2%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0520-B Light Blue.
NCS S 0520-B (#A8C8E0) is a clean, pale NCS sky blue with pure blue notation at low blackness and moderate chromaticness. It evokes open skies and shallow clear water, functioning as a gentle, unassuming background tone. Interior designers and brand designers use this level of light blue to convey openness, trust, and calm without the saturation of a vibrant royal blue.
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Color Values
#A8C8E0
168, 200, 224
205.7, 47.5%, 76.9%
205.7, 25.0%, 87.8%
25.0%, 10.7%, 0.0%, 12.2%
0.8172 0.0483 240.6
Properties
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.
Color Harmonies
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Usage
background-color: #A8C8E0;
color: #A8C8E0;
border-color: #A8C8E0;
Blue 200
#BFDBFE
Tailwind Shades
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Text on white
1.75:1
Text on black
12.0:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8C8E0?
RGB(168, 200, 224) · HSL(205.7, 47.5%, 76.9%) · CMYK(25.0%, 10.7%, 0.0%, 12.2%)
Does #A8C8E0 meet WCAG contrast on white?
1.75:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #A8C8E0?
Use 000000 text on a #A8C8E0 background; contrast on black is 12.0:1.