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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8EB9CC — Sky Blue
#8EB9CC is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 198° 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.
#8eb9cc
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Tints and shades of #8EB9CC
- f4f9fa
- d4e5ec
- b4d1dd
- 93bdcf
- 73a9c0
- 5395b2
- 427b93
- 346073
- 254552
- 162a32
- 080f12
Color schemes using #8EB9CC
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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#8EB9CC FAQ
What color is #8EB9CC?
#8EB9CC is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 198 degrees, 38% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8EB9CC?
#8EB9CC is rgb(142, 185, 204) in RGB, hsl(198, 38%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 9%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8EB9CC?
White text on this background reaches 2.11:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.96:1.
What colors go well with #8EB9CC?
Its direct complement is #CCA18E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CC8E9B and #CCC08E gives you contrast without the vibration.