skyblue

#8CB3E3

Cool

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Conversions

RGB140, 179, 227
CMYK38, 21, 0, 11
HSL213°, 61%, 72%
LAB71, -5, -29
Closest Library Match
blue-30093% Match

Readability

2.17On WhiteFAIL
9.67On 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 #8CB3E3

The hexadecimal color code #8CB3E3 is a light, vibrant shade of Blue (known as skyblue). In the RGB color model, #8CB3E3 is comprised of 140 red, 179 green, and 227 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 213 degrees, a saturation of 61%, and a lightness of 72%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 502 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create vibrant Blue atmospheres. Designers searching for Blue 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 #8CB3E3.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind