#8BAAD0 Hex Color
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Reach for #8baad0 when a background needs to feel calm without going flat. This dusty pastel blue reads cool and ashy, with gray undertones that soften its lightness. The muted saturation suits healthcare, finance, and baby product palettes. It works best as a dominant base rather than a small accent, and black text sits clearly on it at about 8.8:1 contrast. The hex code #8baad0 pairs well with charcoal or warm neutrals.
Questions about #8baad0
What is #8baad0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8baad0 is rgb(139, 170, 208), in HSL hsl(213, 42%, 68%) and in CMYK 33%, 18%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #8baad0?
Charcoal, cream, and terracotta all flatter #8baad0. Terracotta adds warmth that offsets its cool, ashy character, while charcoal keeps layouts grounded and readable.
Is #8baad0 readable on white or black?
#8baad0 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.75:1 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.