Blue Lips color: hex code #A6BCE2
Blue Lips has the hex code #A6BCE2. It is a light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 65.1% red, 73.7% green and 88.6% blue (166, 188, 226).
Its hue angle is 218°, with 51% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 27% cyan, 17% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.91:1).
Blue Lips (#A6BCE2) color codes
| HEX | #A6BCE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(166, 188, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(65.1%, 73.7%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(218, 51%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(218, 27%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 17%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.8, 0.91, -21.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.8, 21.46, 272.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.433, 49.563, 79.004) | |
| Decimal | 10927330 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Blue Lips, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #A6BCE2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A6BCE2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #A6BCE2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b0bee4Protanopia
no red cones#aab8e1Deuteranopia
no green cones#96c4c8Tritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a6bce2; }
.text { color: #a6bce2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a6bce2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(166 188 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a6bce2, #aea6e2); }Similar colors
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See #A6BCE2 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #A6BCE2?
- #A6BCE2 is a light, moderate azure known as Blue Lips. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Blue Lips?
- The RGB value is 166, 188, 226: 166 red, 188 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Blue Lips?
- The complementary color is #E2CCA6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A6BCE2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.91:1 and white text 1.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.