#8CB7BE Hex Color
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#8cb7be is a light, dusty cyan with a cool blue-green undertone and very low saturation. Its softened, ashy finish brings a gentle, airy mood to layouts. Use this hex code for calm UI backgrounds, spring themes, or baby and technology branding. Black text has about a 9.6:1 contrast ratio here, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #8cb7be
What is #8cb7be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8cb7be is rgb(140, 183, 190), in HSL hsl(188, 28%, 65%) and in CMYK 26%, 4%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8cb7be?
The dusty cyan of #8cb7be pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted terracotta, and warm cream, which add definition, gentle contrast, or soft grounded visual depth without overpowering its low saturation. Use dark blue for headings, while terracotta works best as a small accent.
Is #8cb7be readable on white or black?
#8cb7be has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.63:1 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.