#8EB4DB Hex Color
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The hex code #8eb4db defines a light, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and very low saturation. Its softened appearance suggests peace, trust, and dependable control, making it useful for healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed interfaces. Use it as a broad background or supporting tone; black text reaches about 9.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #8eb4db
What is #8eb4db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8eb4db is rgb(142, 180, 219), in HSL hsl(210, 52%, 71%) and in CMYK 35%, 18%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #8eb4db?
Pair #8eb4db with charcoal for readable structure, or add burgundy as a restrained accent; the muted blue also works with warm cream and soft taupe in editorial, healthcare, and finance palettes.
Is #8eb4db readable on white or black?
#8eb4db has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.70:1 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.