#8CDAE5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8CDAE5?

RGB(140, 218, 229), HSL(187.4, 63.1%, 72.4%), CMYK(38.9%, 4.8%, 0.0%, 10.2%).

Q: Does #8CDAE5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.58:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8CDAE5 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 140, 218, 229, in HSL 187.4°, 63.1%, 72.4%, and in CMYK 38.9%, 4.8%, 0.0%, 10.2%. The nearest named color is Sky Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#8CDAE5

RGB

140, 218, 229

HSL

187.4, 63.1%, 72.4%

HSV

187.4, 38.9%, 89.8%

CMYK

38.9%, 4.8%, 0.0%, 10.2%

OKLCH

0.8417 0.0782 207.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Sky Blue

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.