#8EB2E0 Hex Color
Stable, unsaturated blue for reliable design
This dusty, unsaturated blue feels cool and restrained. Because it sits at a mid-range lightness, it provides a stable, unobtrusive backdrop for UI elements or corporate branding. The hex code #8eb2e0 offers high readability when paired with black text, making it a functional choice for body copy or interface backgrounds. Use it to build a sense of reliability without overpowering your primary design elements.
Questions about #8eb2e0
What is #8eb2e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8eb2e0 is rgb(142, 178, 224), in HSL hsl(214, 57%, 72%) and in CMYK 37%, 21%, 0%, 12%.
What design mood does #8eb2e0 create?
The color #8eb2e0 projects a sense of calm reliability and restraint. Its unsaturated nature prevents it from feeling overwhelming, which makes it an excellent candidate for corporate environments where you need to establish trust without utilizing aggressive, high-saturation tones.
Is #8eb2e0 readable on white or black?
#8eb2e0 has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.59:1 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.