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Horizon Blue
Horizon Blue
#A6FFCCClick to copy
Horizon Blue Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(166, 255, 204)Copy
HSLhsl(146, 100%, 83%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(146, 35%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(35%, 0%, 20%, 0%)Copy
Horizon Blue Color Schemes
Complementary
#A6FFCC
Click to copy#FFA6D9
Click to copyAnalogous
#ACFFA6
Click to copy#A6FFF8
Click to copySplit Complementary
#F9A6FF
Click to copy#FFA6AC
Click to copyMonochromatic
#A6FFCC
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#40FF92
Click to copy#00D95D
Click to copy#007331
Click to copyHorizon Blue WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.18 : 1
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Black background #000000
17.80 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.08 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
10.71 : 1
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Horizon Blue Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Horizon Blue Color Introduction
Definition
Horizon Blue (HEX #A6FFCC) has the RGB value rgb(166, 255, 204), the HSL value hsl(146°, 100%, 83%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(35%, 0%, 20%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Horizon Blue is #FFA6D9, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #ACFFA6 and #A6FFF9 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#F9A6FF, #FFA6AC) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Horizon Blue uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Horizon Blue has a contrast ratio of 1.18:1 against white and 17.80:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Horizon Blue has a lightness of 83% and a saturation of 100%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A very pale cyan-green, like the horizon at dawn.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Horizon Blue tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Horizon Blue is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Horizon Blue Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.