#8EB6AC | colorate

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About #8EB6AC

HEX #8EB6AC
NAME -
TONE light grayish cyan
RGB 142 182 172
HSV 165° 21% 71%
CMYK 21% 0% 5% 28%
Provide color information and color scheme for #8EB6AC. #8EB6AC is light grayish cyan. The component of #8EB6AC is RGB(142 182 172). The complementary color of #8EB6AC is #B68E98. Cyan is the color that symbolizes freedom and loneliness. A color that reminds us of water, it is the color that brings transparency and coolness. For designing, it mixes well with blue, green and gray.

Color schemes with #8EB6AC

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Color schemes example

Fine adjustment from #8EB6AC

CSS codes

<style type="text/css">
div {
    color : #8EB6AC;
    background-color : #8EB6AC;
}
</style>

Gradient based on #8EB6AC

By using gradient, you can create a spatial depth even in a flat design. Gloss and shading are the effects of light. To create a beautiful gradient, observe nature closely.

Gradient of gloss and shade

More natural expression (sky and drinks)

Contrast ratio

Check the contrast ratio when using white or black for text and background. Evaluation criteria by WCAG 2.0 (A=fail, AA=smallest acceptable, AAA=highest compliance)

White and #8EB6AC (2.23 : 1)

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Black and #8EB6AC (9.44 : 1)

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