#8AAFE9

A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Lightskyblue.

About #8AAFE9

The precise color #8AAFE9 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Lightskyblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 138 red, 175 green, and 233 blue.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 41% C, 25% M, 0% Y, and 9% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#8AAFE9
RGB138, 175, 233
HSL216.6°, 68.3%, 72.7%
CMYK41%, 25%, 0%, 9%
HSV216.6°, 40.8%, 91.4%
LAB70.8, 2.0, -33.0
XYZ40.5, 41.9, 83.1
Decimal9089001

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.24:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.39:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.14:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.98:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #8AAFE9; }
.text-color { color: #8AAFE9; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #8AAFE9; }

Similar Colors

Lightskyblue
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