#8BB3C9 Hex Color
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#8bb3c9 is a pastel, ashy blue with very low saturation and a cool, dusty finish. Its lightness gives layouts a soft, dependable feel, fitting healthcare, finance, technology, and spring or baby themes. Use the hex code as a supporting background with dark text, which reaches about 9.4:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #8bb3c9
What is #8bb3c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8bb3c9 is rgb(139, 179, 201), in HSL hsl(201, 36%, 67%) and in CMYK 31%, 11%, 0%, 21%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8bb3c9?
#8bb3c9 pairs well with charcoal text and warm accents such as terracotta or burgundy, adding contrast without overpowering its pale, cool blue base. Use these warmer tones for buttons, icons, borders, or small highlights in a restrained palette.
Is #8bb3c9 readable on white or black?
#8bb3c9 has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.38:1 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.