#8cb8dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8cb8dc is composed of 54.9% red, 72.2% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 36.4% cyan, 16.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 207 degrees, a saturation of 53.3% and a lightness of 70.6%. #8cb8dc color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #1971b9. Closest websafe color is: #99cccc.

    • R 55
    • G 72
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 36
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#8cb8dc color description : Very soft blue.

#8cb8dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8cb8dc has RGB values of R:140, G:184, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.36, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 9222364.

Hex triplet 8cb8dc #8cb8dc
RGB Decimal 140, 184, 220 rgb(140,184,220)
RGB Percent 54.9, 72.2, 86.3 rgb(54.9%,72.2%,86.3%)
CMYK 36, 16, 0, 14
HSL 207°, 53.3, 70.6 hsl(207,53.3%,70.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 207°, 36.4, 86.3
Web Safe 99cccc #99cccc
CIE-LAB 72.906, -5.823, -22.746
XYZ 40.871, 45.022, 74.243
xyY 0.255, 0.281, 45.022
CIE-LCH 72.906, 23.48, 255.641
CIE-LUV 72.906, -22.484, -34.862
Hunter-Lab 67.099, -8.695, -18.634
Binary 10001100, 10111000, 11011100

Color Schemes with #8cb8dc

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Alternatives to #8cb8dc

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#8cb8dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8cb8dc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8cb8dc;}
.background {background-color:#8cb8dc;}
.border {border:1px solid #8cb8dc;}

Shades and Tints of #8cb8dc

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, #020405 is the darkest color, while #f5f9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8cb8dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #afb5b9 is the less saturated color, while #69bbff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8cb8dc 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
  • #afafaf Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a8b1b8 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aeb5d9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b0b3e0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #8cbecc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a1b6da Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a3b5df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8cbcd2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population