#A6C3CE Color Information

Hex color code: #A6C3CE

The hex color #A6C3CE is a delicate blue with RGB values of (166, 195, 206) and HSL of (197°, 29%, 73%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#A6C3CE

RGB

166, 195, 206

HSL

197°, 29%, 73%

CMYK

19%, 5%, 0%, 19%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #A6C3CE;
background-color: #A6C3CE;
border-color: #A6C3CE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #A6C3CE;
border: 2px solid #A6C3CE;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#A6C3CE]
text-[#A6C3CE]
border-[#A6C3CE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_A6C3CE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A6C3CE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #A6C3CE; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #A6C3CE; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #A6C3CE; background-color: #A6C3CE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #A6C3CE20; border-left: 4px solid #A6C3CE; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #A6C3CE; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #A6C3CE in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

166, 195, 206

Red: 166 / Green: 195 / Blue: 206

HSL

197°, 29%, 73%

Hue: 197° / Saturation: 29% / Lightness: 73%

CMYK

19%, 5%, 0%, 19%

Cyan: 19% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 19%

What color is #A6C3CE?

#A6C3CE is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

CEB1A6

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #A6C3CE to RGB:

rgb(166, 195, 206)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #A6C3CE to HSL:

hsl(197, 29%, 73%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #A6C3CE to CMYK:

cmyk(19%, 5%, 0%, 19%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel blue tone, #A6C3CE has RGB (166, 195, 206) and HSL (197°, 29%, 73%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #A6C3CE is #CEB1A6, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #A6CEC5.

Use #A6C3CE in CSS: color: #A6C3CE or background-color: #A6C3CE. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #A6C3CE

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 11.32:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A6C3CE?

#A6C3CE is a pastel blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #A6C3CE?

#A6C3CE in RGB is (166, 195, 206) - 166 red, 195 green, and 206 blue.

How to use #A6C3CE in CSS?

Use #A6C3CE directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #A6C3CE?

#CEB1A6 (complementary), #A6CEC5 (analogous), and #75A1B3 (lighter shade) work well with #A6C3CE.