#8BBCE0 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue carries a cool, ashy undertone that feels modern and approachable. Because of its excellent accessibility, #8bbce0 functions well as a readable text background or a neutral base for UI design. Avoid pairing it with stark white, as it can look washed out. Instead, combine it with deep charcoal or slate greys to anchor its muted, airy character.
Questions about #8bbce0
What is #8bbce0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8bbce0 is rgb(139, 188, 224), in HSL hsl(205, 58%, 71%) and in CMYK 38%, 16%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair best with #8bbce0?
Pair #8bbce0 with charcoal or slate greys to ground its airy, muted character. Avoid using pure white text or backgrounds, as the low contrast can make the blue appear washed out and difficult to read.
Is #8bbce0 readable on white or black?
#8bbce0 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.36:1 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.