#8AA8C5

A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Lightsteelblue.

About #8AA8C5

The hex code #8AA8C5 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Lightsteelblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 138 red, 168 green, and 197 blue.

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 30% C, 15% M, 0% Y, and 23% K. The HSL representation is 209.5° hue, 33.7% saturation, and 65.7% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#8AA8C5
RGB138, 168, 197
HSL209.5°, 33.7%, 65.7%
CMYK30%, 15%, 0%, 23%
HSV209.5°, 29.9%, 77.3%
LAB67.6, -3.5, -18.2
XYZ34.6, 37.4, 58.2
Decimal9087173

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.47:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.49:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.36:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.22:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #8AA8C5; }
.text-color { color: #8AA8C5; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #8AA8C5; }

Similar Colors

Lightsteelblue
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