#08B6CB Hex Color
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Bright yet softened by its medium lightness, #08b6cb is a cool cyan with a youthful character. Its refreshing energy suits technology, communication, aerospace, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm coral, rather than a full-page background. The hex code #08b6cb supports clear black text, with about 8.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #08b6cb
What is #08b6cb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #08b6cb is rgb(8, 182, 203), in HSL hsl(186, 92%, 41%) and in CMYK 96%, 10%, 0%, 20%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #08b6cb?
What mood does #08b6cb create, and where does it work best?
#08b6cb creates a fresh, youthful, and tech-forward mood through its cool cyan hue, making it useful for communication tools, aerospace concepts, spring campaigns, and bright interface accents rather than large full-page backgrounds.
Is #08b6cb readable on white or black?
#08b6cb has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.56:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.