#8DAAB7 color
The hex color #8DAAB7 is a light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 55.3% red, 66.7% green and 71.8% blue (141, 170, 183).
Its hue angle is 199°, with 23% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 28% black.
The closest named color is Grauzone (#85A3B2), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.57:1).
#8DAAB7 color codes
| HEX | #8DAAB7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(141, 170, 183) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(55.3%, 66.7%, 71.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(199, 23%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(199, 23%, 72%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 7%, 0%, 28%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.9, -7.01, -9.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.9, 12.19, 234.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.904, 37.83, 50.306) | |
| Decimal | 9284279 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8DAAB7, 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 #8DAAB7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8DAAB7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.57:1 | 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 #8DAAB7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a3a8b8Protanopia
no red cones#9da3b7Deuteranopia
no green cones#81aeaeTritanopia
no blue cones#a5a5a5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8daab7; }
.text { color: #8daab7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8daab7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(141 170 183 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8daab7, #8d95b7); }
Similar colors
#85a3b2Grauzone#83a9b3Equanimity#83afbcOpen Seas#9ab8c2Shallow Sea#84a9b0Stormy Waters#88b5c4Crystal Lake#9fafbdLost in Time#98b2b4Ether
Closest common color name: Pewter.
Questions
- What color is #8DAAB7?
- #8DAAB7 is a light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Grauzone. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8DAAB7?
- The RGB value is 141, 170, 183: 141 red, 170 green and 183 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8DAAB7?
- The complementary color is #B79A8D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8DAAB7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.57:1 and white text 2.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.