#8BD5F2 Hex Color
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Soft as pool water in summer light, sky blue #8bd5f2 is a pastel cyan with a cool undertone. Its high lightness and gentle saturation read fresh rather than bold, so it works best as a dominant base behind dark text, which reaches about 12.9:1 contrast. Pair it with navy or coral, and lighten it further by mixing white into the tint.
Questions about #8bd5f2
What is #8bd5f2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8bd5f2 is rgb(139, 213, 242), in HSL hsl(197, 80%, 75%) and in CMYK 43%, 12%, 0%, 5%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8bd5f2?
Navy and coral are strong partners for #8bd5f2: navy adds structure through contrast, while coral offsets the cool cast with warmth. Charcoal also works when you want a softer, less formal pairing.
Is #8bd5f2 readable on white or black?
#8bd5f2 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.89:1 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.