darkgray

#8AB1BC

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB138, 177, 188
CMYK27, 6, 0, 26
HSL193°, 27%, 64%
LAB70, -12, -10
Closest Library Match
slate-40096% Match

Readability

2.30On WhiteFAIL
9.09On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #8AB1BC

The hexadecimal color code #8AB1BC is a light, muted shade of Cyan (known as darkgray). In the RGB color model, #8AB1BC is comprised of 138 red, 177 green, and 188 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 193 degrees, a saturation of 27%, and a lightness of 64%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 516 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create muted Cyan atmospheres. Designers searching for Cyan color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #8AB1BC.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind