#8FBCBB Hex Color
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A dusty, pastel cyan. The hex code #8fbcbb carries gray undertones that keep it soft instead of bright, so it works as a full background in UI, spring themes, and children’s products. Black text reads clearly on it at about 10.1:1, well past WCAG AA. It flatters warm accents like terracotta or rust.
Questions about #8fbcbb
What is #8fbcbb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8fbcbb is rgb(143, 188, 187), in HSL hsl(179, 25%, 65%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 1%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #8fbcbb?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and rust give #8fbcbb a striking counterpoint, since the cool dusty cyan needs warmth to stay lively. For interface work, anchor it with charcoal text and details.
Is #8fbcbb readable on white or black?
#8fbcbb has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.07:1 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.