#8DD9E5 Hex Color
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#8dd9e5 is a light, dusty cyan with a cool temperature. Its unsaturated quality gives it a soft, airy presence that works well for UI backgrounds and interface design. Because black text offers excellent contrast against this shade, it is a practical choice for readable body content. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for a modern, balanced palette. The hex code for this cyan is #8dd9e5.
Questions about #8dd9e5
What is #8dd9e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8dd9e5 is rgb(141, 217, 229), in HSL hsl(188, 63%, 73%) and in CMYK 38%, 5%, 0%, 10%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
How should I use #8dd9e5 in a web design interface?
#8dd9e5 functions beautifully as a calm background color because its unsaturated, dusty quality prevents eye strain during long reading sessions. Use it alongside deep charcoal or navy text to ensure high readability and accessibility standards for your visitors.
Is #8dd9e5 readable on white or black?
#8dd9e5 has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.18:1 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.