#8ECCEF Hex Color
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#8eccef is a light, airy sky blue with a slight unsaturated quality that prevents it from feeling too intense. This cool hue pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays for a modern, tech-focused interface. Because it offers strong contrast, you can safely use black text over this shade for readable UI elements. The hex code for this pleasant blue is #8eccef.
Questions about #8eccef
What is #8eccef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8eccef is rgb(142, 204, 239), in HSL hsl(202, 75%, 75%) and in CMYK 41%, 15%, 0%, 6%.
When should designers choose #8eccef over a more vibrant blue?
Designers often select #8eccef when they need a calming, professional background that avoids the intensity of saturated primaries. This unsaturated quality keeps interfaces feeling light and spacious without overwhelming the user or distracting from the primary content on the page.
Is #8eccef readable on white or black?
#8eccef has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.03:1 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.