#8BAFB0 Hex Color
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Like sea glass faded by the sun, this ashy sky blue carries a gray undertone that keeps it soft and muted. #8bafb0 works best as a supporting tone, where its low saturation calms brighter accents instead of competing with them. It pairs well with terracotta or deep navy, and black text passes contrast on it at 8.9:1, so it can back body copy too.
Questions about #8bafb0
What is #8bafb0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8bafb0 is rgb(139, 175, 176), in HSL hsl(182, 19%, 62%) and in CMYK 21%, 1%, 0%, 31%.
Which colors pair well with #8bafb0?
Warm earth tones like terracotta bring out its cyan side, while deep navy keeps a palette grounded. The gray undertone means pairings read muted, not loud.
Is #8bafb0 readable on white or black?
#8bafb0 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.85:1 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.