#8EADBB Hex Color
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#8eadbb is a dusty, grayed-down sky blue with barely any saturation left in it. That muted quality makes it a steady background or supporting tone in UI and product design, though it can look flat next to pure white. It flatters warm terracotta and deep navy better than the usual gray-on-gray pairings. Black text passes WCAG AA on this hex code with room to spare.
Questions about #8eadbb
What is #8eadbb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8eadbb is rgb(142, 173, 187), in HSL hsl(199, 25%, 65%) and in CMYK 24%, 7%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #8eadbb?
Black text reads most clearly, with about 8.8:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for body text. White text falls short here and should stay out of small type.
What colors pair well with #8eadbb?
Warm earth tones like terracotta bring out its cool gray undertone. For a tighter scheme, deep navy or charcoal with cream accents keeps the muted feel intact.
Is #8eadbb readable on white or black?
#8eadbb has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.84:1 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.