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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#08A5DD — Cyan
#08A5DD is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 196° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #08A5DD
- f0fbfe
- c3edfd
- 96e0fb
- 68d3fa
- 3bc6f8
- 0eb8f6
- 0799ce
- 0677a0
- 045673
- 033446
- 011219
Color schemes using #08A5DD
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#08A5DD FAQ
What color is #08A5DD?
#08A5DD is a shade of cyan in the blue family. It has a hue of 196 degrees, 93% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #08A5DD?
#08A5DD is rgb(8, 165, 221) in RGB, hsl(196, 93%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(96%, 25%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #08A5DD?
White text on this background reaches 2.82:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.44:1.
What colors go well with #08A5DD?
Its direct complement is #DD4108. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DD083A and #DDAC08 gives you contrast without the vibration.