#8ED8FF Hex Color
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This airy, unsaturated cyan feels clean and light due to its high brightness. While it works well as a background for UI, it can easily look washed out against white. Use black text for maximum readability, as the contrast ratio is excellent. The hex code for this cool, pastel blue is #8ed8ff. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or burnt orange accents to ground the design.
Questions about #8ed8ff
What is #8ed8ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ed8ff is rgb(142, 216, 255), in HSL hsl(201, 100%, 78%) and in CMYK 44%, 15%, 0%, 0%.
Does #8ed8ff work well for text interfaces?
Using #8ed8ff for text is generally discouraged due to its high brightness and lack of contrast against white backgrounds. For the best readability, pair this light cyan with a dark charcoal or deep navy blue text instead.
What colors pair best with #8ed8ff?
This color shines when grounded by high-contrast accents that keep it from looking washed out. Try pairing #8ed8ff with a warm burnt orange to create a vibrant balance, or stick to neutral dark tones for a clean, modern aesthetic.
Is #8ed8ff readable on white or black?
#8ed8ff has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.41:1 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.