#8DA6D6 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Dusty blue like #8da6d6 suits calm UI backgrounds, baby product packaging, and finance branding. Its low saturation and cool gray undertone keep it soft, though it can wash out against pure white, so ground it with navy or charcoal. The hex code #8da6d6 holds black text at about 8.6:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy.
Questions about #8da6d6
What is #8da6d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8da6d6 is rgb(141, 166, 214), in HSL hsl(219, 47%, 70%) and in CMYK 34%, 22%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #8da6d6?
Warm terracotta and burgundy give #8da6d6 contrast and stop it from reading flat. For a quieter palette, pair it with charcoal, navy, or warm cream neutrals.
Is #8da6d6 readable on white or black?
#8da6d6 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.55:1 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.