#8DB8F4 Hex Color
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#8db8f4 is a pastel blue, light and unsaturated with a cool, slightly powdery cast. Its softness suits backgrounds and spring themes, but it reads washed out next to pure white, so give it navy or charcoal neighbors. Black text sits at about 10.3:1 contrast on #8db8f4, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #8db8f4
What is #8db8f4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8db8f4 is rgb(141, 184, 244), in HSL hsl(215, 82%, 75%) and in CMYK 42%, 25%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #8db8f4?
#8db8f4 pairs well with navy or charcoal for contrast, and coral or warm sand for balance. Its muted lightness means strong, darker partners flatter it more than pastels do.
Is #8db8f4 readable on white or black?
#8db8f4 has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.29:1 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.