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#A6E1E8 color code is #A6E1E8. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a6e1e8.

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#A6E1E8 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A6E1E8 is 0.6778. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.44:1 against white and 14.56:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A6E1E8 on white1.44:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A6E1E8 on black14.56:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A6E1E81.44:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A6E1E814.56:1AAA

#A6E1E8 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A6E1E8?+
The hex code for #A6E1E8 is #A6E1E8. In RGB it's rgb(166, 225, 232), and in HSL it's hsl(186, 59%, 78%).
What is the RGB value of #A6E1E8?+
#A6E1E8 in RGB is (166, 225, 232). Written in CSS: rgb(166, 225, 232).
What is the CMYK value of #A6E1E8?+
#A6E1E8 converts to CMYK(28%, 3%, 0%, 9%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A6E1E8.
Is #a6e1e8 a warm or cool color?+
#A6E1E8 (#A6E1E8) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 186° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a6e1e8 belong to?+
#A6E1E8 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 186°, 59%, 78% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #a6e1e8 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A6E1E8 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.44:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a6e1e8?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A6E1E8 (#A6E1E8) is 310 C Pantone 310 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A6E1E8 in design

Practical guidance for using #a6e1e8 (#A6E1E8) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A6E1E8 (#A6E1E8) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A6E1E8 (#A6E1E8) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if cyan runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#A6E1E8 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#A6E1E8 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.