Color swatch image showing #8CBECA with RGB(140,190,202) values

#8CBECA Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8CBECA including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8CBECA Color Information

#8CBECA RGB value is (140, 190, 202). The hex color red value is 140, green is 190, and blue is 202. Its HSL format shows a hue of 192°, saturation of 37 percent, and lightness of 67 percent. The CMYK process values are 31 percent, 6 percent, 0 percent, 21 percent.

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#8CBECA Color Meaning

Color #8CBECA signifies composed calm, gentle balance, and reflective serenity. Its muted blue tone evokes overcast skies and quiet waters, creating a soft, contemplative atmosphere. Color #8CBECA encourages steady focus and peaceful awareness. In design, #8CBECA complements neutral or pastel palettes, lending depth and a calming presence without dominating other elements. #8CBECA represents tranquility, subtle composure, and visual harmony. #8CBECA tone can evoke feelings of relaxation, thoughtful observation, and balanced energy in both visual and environmental contexts.

Color Conversion

Convert #8CBECA 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
#8CBECA
RGB
rgb(140, 190, 202)
HSL
hsl(192°, 37%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(31%, 6%, 0%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(192°, 31%, 79%)
XYZ
39.8893 46.6666 62.7823
Yxy
46.6666 0.2671 0.3125
Hunter Lab
68.3130 -2.8363 -2.4103
CIE-Lab
73.9760 -13.4791 -11.3337

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red140 / 255 (55%)
55%
Green190 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue202 / 255 (79%)
79%

CMYK Values

Cyan31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#8CBECA 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

#8CBECA 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 #8CBECA 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.

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#8CBECA

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8CBECA 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

#8CBECA

protanopia

#a2a2c7

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8CBECA;

Text Color

color: #8CBECA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8CBECA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8CBECA40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8CBECA 0%, #3e7988 100%);

#8CBECA Color FAQs

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