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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8CAEC0 — Ash
#8CAEC0 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 201° 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 #8CAEC0
- f5f8fa
- d7e3e9
- b9cdd8
- 9ab8c8
- 7ca2b7
- 5e8da6
- 4c748a
- 3b5a6b
- 2a414d
- 1a272f
- 090e10
Color schemes using #8CAEC0
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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#8CAEC0 FAQ
What color is #8CAEC0?
#8CAEC0 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 201 degrees, 29% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8CAEC0?
#8CAEC0 is rgb(140, 174, 192) in RGB, hsl(201, 29%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 9%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8CAEC0?
White text on this background reaches 2.35:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.93:1.
What colors go well with #8CAEC0?
Its direct complement is #C09E8C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C08C94 and #C0B88C gives you contrast without the vibration.