#8AB7F7 Hex Color

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Hex color #8ab7f7 graphic
With its light value and softened saturation, #8ab7f7 is a fresh, cool blue with a clear, airy finish. The hex code #8ab7f7 brings softness and reliability to healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a broad UI background with black text, which offers about 10.2:1 contrast, or pair it with navy accents.

Questions about #8ab7f7

What is #8ab7f7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ab7f7 is rgb(138, 183, 247), in HSL hsl(215, 87%, 75%) and in CMYK 44%, 26%, 0%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #8ab7f7?
Pair #8ab7f7 with navy or charcoal for grounded contrast, use white for a lighter palette, and add muted lavender when you want to reinforce its calm, airy character in interfaces or seasonal designs.
Is #8ab7f7 a warm or cool color?
#8ab7f7 reads as a cool blue because its hue sits in the blue range, while its light value and softened saturation create an airy finish that feels calm and reliable rather than vivid or icy.
Is #8ab7f7 readable on white or black?
#8ab7f7 has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.19:1 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.