#8CB8C8 Hex Color
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This desaturated, dusty cyan sits in a cool temperature range with gray undertones. Because #8cb8c8 offers a high contrast ratio of 9.8:1 against black, it works effectively for legible body text. Designers often use this shade as a balanced base for UI backgrounds or children’s branding. Pair it with soft charcoal grays instead of stark white to prevent it from appearing too washed out.
Questions about #8cb8c8
What is #8cb8c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8cb8c8 is rgb(140, 184, 200), in HSL hsl(196, 35%, 67%) and in CMYK 30%, 8%, 0%, 22%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8cb8c8?
#8cb8c8 works best when paired with neutral, dark tones to anchor its muted quality. Try combining it with deep charcoal for high-contrast text or soft slate grays to maintain a sophisticated, monochromatic feel without looking washed out.
Is #8cb8c8 readable on white or black?
#8cb8c8 has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.80:1 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.