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Running Number
11,060,460
HEX
#A8C4EC
RGB
168, 196, 236
HSL
215°,64%,79%
HSV
215°,29%,93%
CMYK
29%,17%,0%,7%
Brightness
75%
Type
Light
AA Normal Text: ≥ 4.5:1
AA Large Text: ≥ 3.0:1
AAA Normal Text: ≥ 7.0:1
AAA Large Text: ≥ 4.5:1
#A8C4EC sits at 215° on the color wheel, placing it in the azure family of the cool half of the spectrum. With 64% saturation and 79% lightness, it reads as a moderately saturated, very light tone — a soft but unmistakably tinted presence. Its RGB mix of 168, 196, 236 produces a 11.77:1 contrast ratio against black, which clears WCAG AAA for body text in that pairing.
In RGB space #A8C4EC is a clear variant of CSS sky blue — about 34 units away from #87CEEB. Designers reach for azure hues at this saturation when the brief calls for a conversational, mid-energy register, and at this lightness when they want lift, air, and gentle emphasis. On screen the cool cast tends to pair best with warm neutrals in the 25°-45° range to add life.
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Button (filled)
Badge
Progress Bar
Link Hover
Input Focus Ring
Checkbox Active
Toggle Switch On
Slider Thumb
Card Border
Icon Highlight
Tooltip Background
Modal Header
Tab Active
Alert Box
Timeline Dot
Loading Spinner
Dropdown Selected
Table Row Highlight
Calendar Date
Mobile Device
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