Color swatch image showing #A1CAF3 with RGB(161,202,243) values

#A1CAF3 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A1CAF3 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A1CAF3 Color Information

#A1CAF3 RGB value is (161, 202, 243). The hex color red value is 161, green is 202, and blue is 243. Its HSL format shows a hue of 210°, saturation of 77 percent, and lightness of 79 percent. The CMYK process values are 34 percent, 17 percent, 0 percent, 5 percent.

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#A1CAF3 Color Meaning

Color #A1CAF3 represents clarity, emotional calm, and attentive thought. In color psychology, #A1CAF3 promotes reduced mental stress, focused awareness, and gentle optimism. Its soft pastel tone encourages reflection and balanced engagement. In cultures and history, color #A1CAF3 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 #A1CAF3 embodies inner calm, attentive awareness, and emotional clarity. #A1CAF3 supports gentle reflection, conscious communication, and balanced emotional presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #A1CAF3 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
#A1CAF3
RGB
rgb(161, 202, 243)
HSL
hsl(210°, 77%, 79%)
CMYK
cmyk(34%, 17%, 0%, 5%)
HSV
hsv(210°, 34%, 95%)
XYZ
51.9961 56.2892 92.9184
Yxy
56.2892 0.2584 0.2798
Hunter Lab
75.0261 -1.0498 -6.9946
CIE-Lab
79.7781 -3.9081 -24.5696

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red161 / 255 (63%)
63%
Green202 / 255 (79%)
79%
Blue243 / 255 (95%)
95%

CMYK Values

Cyan34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

#A1CAF3 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

#A1CAF3 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 #A1CAF3 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+)

1.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A1CAF3 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

#A1CAF3

protanopia

#b3b3e9

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A1CAF3;

Text Color

color: #A1CAF3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A1CAF3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A1CAF340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A1CAF3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A1CAF3 0%, #1b74cd 100%);

#A1CAF3 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A1CAF3 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.