#8DAFB2 Hex Color
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Dusty cyan with a distinct gray cast. #8dafb2 sits light and very muted, so it works best as a supporting tone or UI background rather than a bold accent. Black text reads clearly on it at about 8.9:1 contrast. Pair it with warm terracotta or deep plum to keep the palette from feeling flat.
Questions about #8dafb2
What is #8dafb2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8dafb2 is rgb(141, 175, 178), in HSL hsl(185, 19%, 63%) and in CMYK 21%, 2%, 0%, 30%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8dafb2?
Warm earth tones like terracotta or deep plum make this grayed cyan feel richer. It also holds its own next to charcoal for a muted, technical palette.
Is #8dafb2 readable on white or black?
#8dafb2 has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.90:1 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.