#8CC6CE Hex Color
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Muted and lightly ashy, #8cc6ce is a cool cyan with a soft sky-blue cast and very low saturation. Its gentle, airy character suits spring palettes, baby products, communication tools, and technology interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which reaches about 11.1:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #8cc6ce.
Questions about #8cc6ce
What is #8cc6ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8cc6ce is rgb(140, 198, 206), in HSL hsl(187, 40%, 68%) and in CMYK 32%, 4%, 0%, 19%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Is #8cc6ce warm or cool?
#8cc6ce reads as a cool color because its cyan base carries blue rather than yellow or red undertones. Its light, lightly ashy finish softens that coolness, giving it an airy, approachable feel instead of a sharp or icy appearance.
What colors pair well with #8cc6ce?
#8cc6ce pairs well with black or charcoal text, warm off-white surfaces, and deep navy accents. The pale cyan body gains clarity from dark neutrals, while terracotta or muted coral can add warmth without overpowering its gentle character.
Is #8cc6ce readable on white or black?
#8cc6ce has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.08:1 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.