#8DD5CA color
The hex color #8DD5CA is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 55.3% red, 83.5% green and 79.2% blue (141, 213, 202).
Its hue angle is 171°, with 46% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 34% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Bambino (#8EDACC), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.5:1).
#8DD5CA color codes
| HEX | #8DD5CA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(141, 213, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(55.3%, 83.5%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(171, 46%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(171, 34%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 0%, 5%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.47, -24.86, -1.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.47, 24.91, 183.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.436, 57.513, 64.573) | |
| Decimal | 9295306 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8DD5CA, 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 #8DD5CA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8DD5CA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.5:1 | 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 #8DD5CA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cecdcaProtanopia
no red cones#c1c4cbDeuteranopia
no green cones#75d8d1Tritanopia
no blue cones#c8c8c8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8dd5ca; }
.text { color: #8dd5ca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8dd5ca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(141 213 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8dd5ca, #8dbcd5); }
Similar colors
#8edaccBambino#81d5c6Shore#87dcceTantalising Teal#82dbccShimmering Blue#88ddccOpulent Turquoise#99ddccTropical Freeze#96dfceBeach Glass#94d2bfWintermint
Closest common color name: Medium Turquoise.
Questions
- What color is #8DD5CA?
- #8DD5CA is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Bambino. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8DD5CA?
- The RGB value is 141, 213, 202: 141 red, 213 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8DD5CA?
- The complementary color is #D58D98, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8DD5CA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.5:1 and white text 1.68:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.