Color swatch image showing #A1CAEB with RGB(161,202,235) values

#A1CAEB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A1CAEB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A1CAEB Color Information

#A1CAEB RGB value is (161, 202, 235). The hex color red value is 161, green is 202, and blue is 235. Its HSL format shows a hue of 207°, saturation of 65 percent, and lightness of 78 percent. The CMYK process values are 31 percent, 14 percent, 0 percent, 8 percent.

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#A1CAEB Color Meaning

Color #A1CAEB represents clarity, emotional calm, and attentive thought. In color psychology, #A1CAEB promotes reduced mental stress, focused awareness, and gentle optimism. Its soft pastel tone encourages reflection and balanced engagement. In cultures and history, color #A1CAEB has appeared in floral motifs, traditional garments, and design elements symbolizing purity, hope, and visual serenity. The color reflects openness, clarity, and comforting influence. From a spiritual standpoint, color #A1CAEB embodies inner calm, attentive awareness, and emotional clarity. #A1CAEB supports gentle reflection, conscious communication, and balanced emotional presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #A1CAEB across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#A1CAEB
RGB
rgb(161, 202, 235)
HSL
hsl(207°, 65%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(31%, 14%, 0%, 8%)
HSV
hsv(207°, 31%, 92%)
XYZ
50.8139 55.8163 86.6927
Yxy
55.8163 0.2628 0.2887
Hunter Lab
74.7103 -1.5544 -5.7075
CIE-Lab
79.5091 -5.8718 -20.6982

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red161 / 255 (63%)
63%
Green202 / 255 (79%)
79%
Blue235 / 255 (92%)
92%

CMYK Values

Cyan31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Magenta14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)8 / 100 (8%)

Color Variations

#A1CAEB harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#A1CAEB harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #A1CAEB for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A1CAEB appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#A1CAEB

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A1CAEB;

Text Color

color: #A1CAEB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A1CAEB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A1CAEB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A1CAEB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A1CAEB 0%, #287abd 100%);

#A1CAEB Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A1CAEB color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.