#8CCAD4 Hex Color
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This dusty cyan is a delicate, unsaturated tone that feels light and airy without appearing overly bright. Because it carries a cool, ashy undertone, it works effectively as a subtle background color for clean, modern UI designs. Pair #8ccad4 with deep charcoal grays to create high legibility. The hex code for this refreshing shade is #8ccad4.
Questions about #8ccad4
What is #8ccad4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ccad4 is rgb(140, 202, 212), in HSL hsl(188, 46%, 69%) and in CMYK 34%, 5%, 0%, 17%.
Is #8ccad4 considered a cool or warm color?
#8ccad4 is a decidedly cool color, featuring an ashy cyan base that leans away from warmth. Its muted, unsaturated nature makes it feel like a calm, refreshing breeze rather than a vibrant or high-energy accent.
Is #8ccad4 readable on white or black?
#8ccad4 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.51:1 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.