#8CC5CE

#8CC5CE

Color Values

HEX

#8CC5CE

RGB

140, 197, 206

HSL

188.2, 40.2%, 67.8%

HSV

188.2, 32.0%, 80.8%

CMYK

32.0%, 4.4%, 0.0%, 19.2%

OKLCH

0.7873 0.0601 208.3

Properties

Color Psychology

Light cyans and sky blues are among the most universally calming colors, evoking clear skies and fresh air. They inspire openness, mental clarity, and a sense of freedom. These tones are psychologically associated with truthfulness and uncomplicated communication.

Design Usage

Soft cyan makes an excellent background for info alerts, tooltips, and educational content sections. It creates a sense of spaciousness in dashboard layouts without the sterility of pure white. Pair it with deep blue or navy text for a professional, high-contrast information hierarchy.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #8CC5CE;
color: #8CC5CE;
border-color: #8CC5CE;
Nearest Tailwind: Sky 200 #BAE6FD

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.91:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

10.99:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8CC5CE?

RGB(140, 197, 206) · HSL(188.2, 40.2%, 67.8%) · CMYK(32.0%, 4.4%, 0.0%, 19.2%)

Does #8CC5CE meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.91:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8CC5CE?

Use 000000 text on a #8CC5CE background; contrast on black is 10.99:1.