#8CBEDD Color Meaning and Information

#8CBEDD Color Information

#8CBEDD RGB value is (140, 190, 221). The hex color red value is 140, green is 190, and blue is 221. Its HSL format shows a hue of 203°, saturation of 54 percent, and lightness of 71 percent. The CMYK process values are 37 percent, 14 percent, 0 percent, 13 percent.

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#8CBEDD Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #8CBEDD 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

#8CBEDD

RGB

rgb(140, 190, 221)

HSL

hsl(203°, 54%, 71%)

CMYK

cmyk(37%, 14%, 0%, 13%)

HSV

hsv(203°, 37%, 87%)

XYZ

42.2798 47.6228 75.3704

Yxy

47.6228 0.2558 0.2881

Hunter Lab

69.0093 -1.9146 -4.7836

CIE-Lab

74.5864 -8.7767 -20.7365

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red140 / 255 (55%)

55%

Green190 / 255 (75%)

75%

Blue221 / 255 (87%)

87%

CMYK Values

Cyan37 / 100 (37%)

37%

Magenta14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Color Variations

#8CBEDD 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

#8CBEDD 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 #8CBEDD 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:#8CBEDD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.00:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.00:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.00:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8CBEDD 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

#8CBEDD

protanopia

#a2a2d5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8CBEDD;

Text Color

color: #8CBEDD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8CBEDD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8CBEDD40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8CBEDD 0%, #3076a1 100%);

Related Colors

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