#8AB9E2 Color Meaning and Information

#8AB9E2 Color Information

#8AB9E2 RGB value is (138, 185, 226). The hex color red value is 138, green is 185, and blue is 226. Its HSL format shows a hue of 208°, saturation of 60 percent, and lightness of71 percent. The CMYK process values are 39 percent, 18 percent, 0 percent, 11percent.

#8AB9E2

rgb(138, 185, 226)

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#8AB9E2 Color Meaning

Color #8AB9E2 signifies hopeful clarity, open expanse, and gentle elevation. #8AB9E2 soft, greyish blue is the color of a clear sky just before dawn or on a bright winter's day, suggesting openness, peace, and a cool, refreshing breath. Psychologically, color #8AB9E2 clears mental clutter, inspires gentle hope, and promotes a sense of spacious, quiet thought. #8AB9E2 culturally references Scandinavian design, crisp linen, and the wide, peaceful horizon. Spiritually, #8AB9E2 color represents mental freedom, serene aspiration, and clarity that is soft and expansive, embodying a light, airy, and optimistic tranquility.

Color Conversion

Convert #8AB9E2 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#8AB9E2

RGB

rgb(138, 185, 226)

HSL

hsl(208°, 60%, 71%)

CMYK

cmyk(39%, 18%, 0%, 11%)

HSV

hsv(208°, 39%, 89%)

XYZ

41.5577 45.5922 78.5614

Yxy

45.5922 0.2508 0.2751

Hunter Lab

67.5220 -1.1151 -5.7557

CIE-Lab

73.2801 -5.3318 -25.4511

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red138 / 255 (54%)

54%

Green185 / 255 (73%)

73%

Blue226 / 255 (89%)

89%

CMYK Values

Cyan39 / 100 (39%)

39%

Magenta18 / 100 (18%)

18%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Color Variations

#8AB9E2 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#8AB9E2 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #8AB9E2 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#8AB9E2

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.08:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.08:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.08:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8AB9E2 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#8AB9E2

protanopia

#9e9fd8

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8AB9E2;

Text Color

color: #8AB9E2;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8AB9E2;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8AB9E240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8AB9E2;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8AB9E2 0%, #2a6da7 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #8AB9E2 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.