#8BAEE9 Hex Color
Pastel blue with violet calm
#8baee9 is a light, muted blue with cool violet undertones and a soft pastel finish. Its gentle, trustworthy character suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm gray, since white can reduce its definition. Black text reaches about 9.3:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable body copy. The hex code is #8baee9.
Questions about #8baee9
What is #8baee9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8baee9 is rgb(139, 174, 233), in HSL hsl(218, 68%, 73%) and in CMYK 40%, 25%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #8baee9?
#8baee9 pairs well with navy for structure, warm gray for balance, and muted terracotta for a gentle warm accent that gives its light blue surface definition without overpowering the cool violet undertones.
Does #8baee9 read as warm or cool?
#8baee9 reads as a cool, light blue because its violet undertones reinforce a crisp, airy impression, while its muted pastel finish softens that coolness into a calm and trustworthy mood for design work. It suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-oriented layouts.
Is #8baee9 readable on white or black?
#8baee9 has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.32:1 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.