#8ACCE2

A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Skyblue.

About #8ACCE2

Visually, #8ACCE2 is defined as a moderate blue. Its closest recognized web color is Skyblue. Its digital footprint relies on 138 parts red, 204 parts green, and 226 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 39% Cyan, 10% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 11% Black. 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. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#8ACCE2
RGB138, 204, 226
HSL195.0°, 60.3%, 71.4%
CMYK39%, 10%, 0%, 11%
HSV195.0°, 38.9%, 88.6%
LAB78.5, -15.4, -17.5
XYZ45.8, 54.1, 80.0
Decimal9096418

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.78:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.82:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.70:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.05:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #8ACCE2; }
.text-color { color: #8ACCE2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #8ACCE2; }

Similar Colors

Skyblue
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