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Light Blue

Hex Code #A8BCDA

Color Analysis Summary

Color #A8BCDA, historically referred to as Light Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 66% red, 74% green, and 85% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 168, Green: 188, and Blue: 218. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #A8BCDA. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 216°, a saturation of 40%, and a lightness index of 76%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 85%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #A8BCDA into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)168, 188, 218
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)216°, 40%, 76%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)216°, 23%, 85%
CSS Valuergb(168, 188, 218)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.93:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background10.87:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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