Color swatch image showing #8DB6CB with RGB(141,182,203) values

#8DB6CB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8DB6CB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8DB6CB Color Information

#8DB6CB RGB value is (141, 182, 203). The hex color red value is 141, green is 182, and blue is 203. Its HSL format shows a hue of 200°, saturation of 37 percent, and lightness of 67 percent. The CMYK process values are 31 percent, 10 percent, 0 percent, 20 percent.

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#8DB6CB Color Meaning

Color #8DB6CB signifies composed calm, gentle balance, and reflective serenity. Its muted blue tone evokes overcast skies and quiet waters, creating a soft, contemplative atmosphere. Color #8DB6CB encourages steady focus and peaceful awareness. In design, #8DB6CB complements neutral or pastel palettes, lending depth and a calming presence without dominating other elements. #8DB6CB represents tranquility, subtle composure, and visual harmony. #8DB6CB tone can evoke feelings of relaxation, thoughtful observation, and balanced energy in both visual and environmental contexts.

Color Conversion

Convert #8DB6CB 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
#8DB6CB
RGB
rgb(141, 182, 203)
HSL
hsl(200°, 37%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(31%, 10%, 0%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(200°, 31%, 80%)
XYZ
38.4919 43.4304 62.8541
Yxy
43.4304 0.2659 0.3000
Hunter Lab
65.9017 -1.7078 -3.0236
CIE-Lab
71.8461 -8.7220 -15.0694

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red141 / 255 (55%)
55%
Green182 / 255 (71%)
71%
Blue203 / 255 (80%)
80%

CMYK Values

Cyan31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Magenta10 / 100 (10%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#8DB6CB 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

#8DB6CB 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 #8DB6CB 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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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8DB6CB 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

#8DB6CB

protanopia

#9f9fc6

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8DB6CB;

Text Color

color: #8DB6CB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8DB6CB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8DB6CB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8DB6CB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8DB6CB 0%, #3e6f88 100%);

#8DB6CB Color FAQs

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