#8DC0E7 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#8dc0e7 is a cool, desaturated blue with a dusty, pastel quality. Because of its low chroma, it works exceptionally well as a neutral base for UI backgrounds or technology-focused branding. It reads clearly with black text, making it a reliable choice for accessible interface design. Pair this hex code with a sharp charcoal gray to keep the overall look modern instead of washed out.
Questions about #8dc0e7
What is #8dc0e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8dc0e7 is rgb(141, 192, 231), in HSL hsl(206, 65%, 73%) and in CMYK 39%, 17%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair best with #8dc0e7?
This dusty blue functions best when balanced by high-contrast neutrals. It pairs elegantly with charcoal or deep slate grays to keep the aesthetic professional and grounded, rather than letting the pastel tones feel washed out or overly whimsical.
Is #8dc0e7 readable on white or black?
#8dc0e7 has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.82:1 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.