#8AD3F0
A light, vivid blue closely aligning with Skyblue.
About #8AD3F0
The hex code #8AD3F0 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Skyblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(138, 211, 240).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 43% cyan and 12% magenta inks. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8AD3F0
RGB138, 211, 240
HSL197.1°, 77.3%, 74.1%
CMYK43%, 12%, 0%, 6%
HSV197.1°, 42.5%, 94.1%
LAB80.9, -15.4, -21.4
XYZ49.5, 58.3, 91.1
Decimal9098224
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.66:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
12.66:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.59:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.76:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8AD3F0;
}
.text-color {
color: #8AD3F0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8AD3F0;
}