#8FA1D0 color
The hex color #8FA1D0 is a light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.1% red, 63.1% green and 81.6% blue (143, 161, 208).
Its hue angle is 223°, with 41% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 23% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Azureno (#8FA0D5), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.18:1).
#8FA1D0 color codes
| HEX | #8FA1D0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(143, 161, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.1%, 63.1%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(223, 41%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(223, 31%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 23%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.43, 4.63, -26.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.43, 26.45, 280.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.454, 35.882, 64.72) | |
| Decimal | 9413072 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8FA1D0, 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 #8FA1D0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8FA1D0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.18:1 | 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 #8FA1D0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#92a5d2Protanopia
no red cones#8c9fcfDeuteranopia
no green cones#7daab1Tritanopia
no blue cones#a1a1a1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8fa1d0; }
.text { color: #8fa1d0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8fa1d0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(143 161 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8fa1d0, #9d8fd0); }
Similar colors
#8fa0d5Azureno#91a8cfOld World#84a2d4Wisteria Blue#8e97c7Easter Egg#869cbbSailing#89acdaBirdie Num Num#88ace0Queer Blue#84a7ceWindfall
Closest common color name: Cool Gray.
Questions
- What color is #8FA1D0?
- #8FA1D0 is a light, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Azureno. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8FA1D0?
- The RGB value is 143, 161, 208: 143 red, 161 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8FA1D0?
- The complementary color is #D0BE8F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8FA1D0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.18:1 and white text 2.57:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.