Kitten’s Eye color: hex code #8AADF7
Kitten’s Eye has the hex code #8AADF7. It is a light, vivid blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 54.1% red, 67.8% green and 96.9% blue (138, 173, 247).
Its hue angle is 221°, with 87% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 44% cyan, 30% magenta, 0% yellow and 3% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.4:1).
Kitten’s Eye (#8AADF7) color codes
| HEX | #8AADF7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(138, 173, 247) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(54.1%, 67.8%, 96.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(221, 87%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(221, 44%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(44%, 30%, 0%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.87, 7.01, -40.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.87, 41.16, 279.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.208, 42.003, 93.861) | |
| Decimal | 9088503 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Kitten’s Eye, 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 #8AADF7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8AADF7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.4:1 | 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 #8AADF7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#92b3faProtanopia
no red cones#87a9f5Deuteranopia
no green cones#61bdc7Tritanopia
no blue cones#adadadAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8aadf7; }
.text { color: #8aadf7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8aadf7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(138 173 247 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8aadf7, #9d8af7); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Cornflower Blue.
See #8AADF7 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #8AADF7?
- #8AADF7 is a light, vivid blue known as Kitten’s Eye. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Kitten’s Eye?
- The RGB value is 138, 173, 247: 138 red, 173 green and 247 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Kitten’s Eye?
- The complementary color is #F7D48A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8AADF7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.4:1 and white text 2.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.