#8AA0DB
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #8AA0DB
Visually, #8AA0DB is defined as a moderate blue. Its closest recognized web color is Steelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(138, 160, 219).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 37% C, 27% M, 0% Y, and 14% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8AA0DB
RGB138, 160, 219
HSL223.7°, 52.9%, 70.0%
CMYK37%, 27%, 0%, 14%
HSV223.7°, 37.0%, 85.9%
LAB66.3, 6.7, -32.4
XYZ35.8, 35.7, 72.0
Decimal9085147
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.58:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.13:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.47:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.91:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8AA0DB;
}
.text-color {
color: #8AA0DB;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8AA0DB;
}