Cerulean Skies color: hex code #8CC6CB
Cerulean Skies has the hex code #8CC6CB. It is a light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 54.9% red, 77.6% green and 79.6% blue (140, 198, 203).
Its hue angle is 185°, with 38% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.06:1).
Cerulean Skies (#8CC6CB) color codes
| HEX | #8CC6CB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(140, 198, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(54.9%, 77.6%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(185, 38%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(185, 31%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 2%, 0%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.24, -17.38, -8.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.24, 19.35, 206.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.785, 50.273, 63.99) | |
| Decimal | 9225931 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Cerulean Skies, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #8CC6CB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8CC6CB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #8CC6CB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bec1cbProtanopia
no red cones#b2b8cbDeuteranopia
no green cones#75cac7Tritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8cc6cb; }
.text { color: #8cc6cb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8cc6cb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(140 198 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8cc6cb, #8ca6cb); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
See #8CC6CB on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #8CC6CB?
- #8CC6CB is a light, desaturated cyan known as Cerulean Skies. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Cerulean Skies?
- The RGB value is 140, 198, 203: 140 red, 198 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Cerulean Skies?
- The complementary color is #CB918C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8CC6CB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.06:1 and white text 1.9:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.