#A1C2CF color
The hex color #A1C2CF is a light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.1% red, 76.1% green and 81.2% blue (161, 194, 207).
Its hue angle is 197°, with 32% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Airborne (#A2C2D0), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.13:1).
#A1C2CF color codes
| HEX | #A1C2CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(161, 194, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.1%, 76.1%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(197, 32%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(197, 22%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 6%, 0%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.48, -8.18, -10.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.48, 13.06, 231.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.249, 50.664, 66.414) | |
| Decimal | 10601167 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A1C2CF, 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 #A1C2CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A1C2CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.13:1 | 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 #A1C2CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bbc0d0Protanopia
no red cones#b3bacfDeuteranopia
no green cones#94c6c6Tritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a1c2cf; }
.text { color: #a1c2cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a1c2cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(161 194 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a1c2cf, #a1abcf); }
Similar colors
#a2c2d0Airborne#97c0d1Neptune’s Realm#99c1ccAquatic#9ab8c2Shallow Sea#99bdd2Gentle Sky#8abbd0Juvie#b6d3dfPale Whale#a2c3dbMetal Gear
Closest common color name: Light Blue.
Questions
- What color is #A1C2CF?
- #A1C2CF is a light, desaturated azure, closest to the named color Airborne. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A1C2CF?
- The RGB value is 161, 194, 207: 161 red, 194 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A1C2CF?
- The complementary color is #CFAEA1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A1C2CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.13:1 and white text 1.89:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.