#8CBEC6 Color Meaning and Information

#8CBEC6 Color Information

#8CBEC6 RGB value is (140, 190, 198). The hex color red value is 140, green is 190, and blue is 198. Its HSL format shows a hue of 188°, saturation of 34 percent, and lightness of66 percent. The CMYK process values are 29 percent, 4 percent, 0 percent, 22percent.

#8CBEC6

rgb(140, 190, 198)

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#8CBEC6 Color Meaning

Color #8CBEC6 signifies composed calm, gentle balance, and reflective serenity. Its muted blue tone evokes overcast skies and quiet waters, creating a soft, contemplative atmosphere. Color #8CBEC6 encourages steady focus and peaceful awareness. In design, #8CBEC6 complements neutral or pastel palettes, lending depth and a calming presence without dominating other elements. #8CBEC6 represents tranquility, subtle composure, and visual harmony. #8CBEC6 tone can evoke feelings of relaxation, thoughtful observation, and balanced energy in both visual and environmental contexts.

Color Conversion

Convert #8CBEC6 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

#8CBEC6

RGB

rgb(140, 190, 198)

HSL

hsl(188°, 34%, 66%)

CMYK

cmyk(29%, 4%, 0%, 22%)

HSV

hsv(188°, 29%, 78%)

XYZ

39.4217 46.4796 60.3198

Yxy

46.4796 0.2696 0.3179

Hunter Lab

68.1759 -3.0144 -1.9515

CIE-Lab

73.8556 -14.4289 -9.3357

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red140 / 255 (55%)

55%

Green190 / 255 (75%)

75%

Blue198 / 255 (78%)

78%

CMYK Values

Cyan29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Magenta4 / 100 (4%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)

22%

Color Variations

#8CBEC6 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

#8CBEC6 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 #8CBEC6 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:#8CBEC6

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.04:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.04:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.04:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8CBEC6 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

#8CBEC6

protanopia

#a2a2c4

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8CBEC6;

Text Color

color: #8CBEC6;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8CBEC6;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8CBEC640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8CBEC6;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8CBEC6 0%, #407a83 100%);

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Find out the colors closely related to #8CBEC6 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.