#8DA3E7 Hex Color
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A cool, pastel blue with a muted, slightly periwinkle cast, #8da3e7 feels soft without becoming washed out. Its lightness suits calm interfaces, spring themes, healthcare, and baby products, while restrained saturation supports trust and reliability. Use it as a dominant background with dark text; it offers about 8.5:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #8da3e7
What is #8da3e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8da3e7 is rgb(141, 163, 231), in HSL hsl(225, 65%, 73%) and in CMYK 39%, 29%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #8da3e7?
#8da3e7 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted terracotta, which add contrast and warmth without overpowering its soft blue character. These combinations suit interface cards, editorial layouts, and brand systems where the blue acts as a supporting tone.
Is #8da3e7 readable on white or black?
#8da3e7 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.52:1 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.