Color swatch image showing #8CBED8 with RGB(140,190,216) values

#8CBED8 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8CBED8 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8CBED8 Color Information

#8CBED8 RGB value is (140, 190, 216). The hex color red value is 140, green is 190, and blue is 216. Its HSL format shows a hue of 201°, saturation of 49 percent, and lightness of 70 percent. The CMYK process values are 35 percent, 12 percent, 0 percent, 15 percent.

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#8CBED8 Color Meaning

Color #8CBED8 signifies hopeful clarity, open expanse, and gentle elevation. #8CBED8 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 #8CBED8 clears mental clutter, inspires gentle hope, and promotes a sense of spacious, quiet thought. #8CBED8 culturally references Scandinavian design, crisp linen, and the wide, peaceful horizon. Spiritually, #8CBED8 color represents mental freedom, serene aspiration, and clarity that is soft and expansive, embodying a light, airy, and optimistic tranquility.

Color Conversion

Convert #8CBED8 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
#8CBED8
RGB
rgb(140, 190, 216)
HSL
hsl(201°, 49%, 70%)
CMYK
cmyk(35%, 12%, 0%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(201°, 35%, 85%)
XYZ
41.6233 47.3602 71.9134
Yxy
47.3602 0.2587 0.2944
Hunter Lab
68.8187 -2.1697 -4.1272
CIE-Lab
74.4196 -10.0435 -18.2768

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red140 / 255 (55%)
55%
Green190 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue216 / 255 (85%)
85%

CMYK Values

Cyan35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Magenta12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#8CBED8 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

#8CBED8 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 #8CBED8 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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UI Components

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Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8CBED8 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8CBED8;

Text Color

color: #8CBED8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8CBED8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8CBED840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8CBED8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8CBED8 0%, #35769a 100%);

#8CBED8 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #8CBED8 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.