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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8C9EDE — Sky Blue
#8C9EDE is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 227° 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.
#8c9ede
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Tints and shades of #8C9EDE
- f3f5fc
- cfd6f1
- aab7e6
- 8699dc
- 627ad1
- 3d5bc7
- 3049a5
- 253981
- 1b295c
- 101938
- 060914
Color schemes using #8C9EDE
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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#8C9EDE FAQ
What color is #8C9EDE?
#8C9EDE is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 227 degrees, 55% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8C9EDE?
#8C9EDE is rgb(140, 158, 222) in RGB, hsl(227, 55%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(37%, 29%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8C9EDE?
White text on this background reaches 2.61:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.06:1.
What colors go well with #8C9EDE?
Its direct complement is #DECC8C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DEA38C and #C7DE8C gives you contrast without the vibration.