#8CCAD8 Hex Color
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#8ccad8 is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with a cool, airy character. Because of its light value, it works well as a background color for interfaces or spring-themed branding where you need to maintain high readability. It offers excellent contrast for black typography. Pair this shade with charcoal or deep slate grays to anchor its delicate nature without washing out the design.
Questions about #8ccad8
What is #8ccad8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ccad8 is rgb(140, 202, 216), in HSL hsl(191, 49%, 70%) and in CMYK 35%, 6%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with the #8ccad8 shade?
#8ccad8 pairs effectively with charcoal or deep slate grays to ground its delicate nature. These dark neutrals prevent the color from appearing washed out while maintaining the airy, professional contrast required for readable web typography.
Is #8ccad8 readable on white or black?
#8ccad8 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.55:1 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.