#8FBCE6 Hex Color
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#8fbce6 is a light, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation, giving designs a soft, youthful feel. It works well as a spacious UI background for healthcare, finance, and technology, especially with charcoal or navy text. The hex code #8fbce6 provides about 10.5:1 contrast with black text, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #8fbce6
What is #8fbce6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8fbce6 is rgb(143, 188, 230), in HSL hsl(209, 64%, 73%) and in CMYK 38%, 18%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #8fbce6?
Does #8fbce6 feel warm or cool?
#8fbce6 reads as a cool, gentle blue because its blue base is softened by gray rather than warm yellow or red undertones. Its low saturation keeps it calm and approachable, so it suits spacious interfaces more than energetic, high-impact accents.
Is #8fbce6 readable on white or black?
#8fbce6 has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.50:1 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.