#8BC6F9 Hex Color
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With its high lightness and clear cyan-blue undertone, #8bc6f9 feels fresh, gentle, and open without becoming icy. This pastel blue works well as a dominant UI background for healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. Pair it with navy or warm coral for stronger contrast. The hex code #8bc6f9 supports readable black body text at WCAG AA contrast.
Questions about #8bc6f9
What is #8bc6f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8bc6f9 is rgb(139, 198, 249), in HSL hsl(208, 90%, 76%) and in CMYK 44%, 20%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #8bc6f9?
Is #8bc6f9 warm or cool?
#8bc6f9 reads as a cool color because its clear cyan-blue undertone leans toward blue rather than yellow or red. Its high lightness softens that coolness, giving it a gentle, open quality instead of an icy appearance.
Is #8bc6f9 readable on white or black?
#8bc6f9 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.54:1 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.