#8cb9de Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8cb9de is composed of 54.9% red, 72.5% green and 87.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 36.9% cyan, 16.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.9% black. It has a hue angle of 207.1 degrees, a saturation of 55.4% and a lightness of 71%. #8cb9de color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #1973bd. Closest websafe color is: #99cccc.

    • R 55
    • G 73
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 37
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#8cb9de color description : Very soft blue.

#8cb9de Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8cb9de has RGB values of R:140, G:185, B:222 and CMYK values of C:0.37, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 9222622.

Hex triplet 8cb9de #8cb9de
RGB Decimal 140, 185, 222 rgb(140,185,222)
RGB Percent 54.9, 72.5, 87.1 rgb(54.9%,72.5%,87.1%)
CMYK 37, 17, 0, 13
HSL 207.1°, 55.4, 71 hsl(207.1,55.4%,71%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.1°, 36.9, 87.1
Web Safe 99cccc #99cccc
CIE-LAB 73.25, -5.846, -23.311
XYZ 41.346, 45.546, 75.716
xyY 0.254, 0.28, 45.546
CIE-LCH 73.25, 24.033, 255.921
CIE-LUV 73.25, -22.91, -35.816
Hunter-Lab 67.488, -8.746, -19.278
Binary 10001100, 10111001, 11011110

Color Schemes with #8cb9de

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Alternatives to #8cb9de

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#8cb9de Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8cb9de

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8cb9de;}
.background {background-color:#8cb9de;}
.border {border:1px solid #8cb9de;}

Shades and Tints of #8cb9de

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #020507 is the darkest color, while #f7fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8cb9de

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b4b5b6 is the less saturated color, while #70bcfa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8cb9de is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #b0b0b0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a9b2b9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aeb6db Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b1b4e2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #8cbfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a2b7dc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a3b6e0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8cbdd3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population