#8ABDD3

A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Skyblue.

About #8ABDD3

The precise color #8ABDD3 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Skyblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 138, 189, and 211.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 35% C, 10% M, 0% Y, and 17% K. With a hue angle of 198.1 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#8ABDD3
RGB138, 189, 211
HSL198.1°, 45.3%, 68.4%
CMYK35%, 10%, 0%, 17%
HSV198.1°, 34.6%, 82.7%
LAB73.9, -11.3, -16.4
XYZ40.4, 46.5, 68.5
Decimal9092563

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.04:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.30:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.95:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.76:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #8ABDD3; }
.text-color { color: #8ABDD3; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #8ABDD3; }

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Skyblue
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