#8EC6DB Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Sky Blue
What is hex #8EC6DB Color?
The color name of hex code #8EC6DB is Dark Sky Blue. The RGB values are (142, 198, 219) which means it is composed of
25% red, 35% green and 39% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:35 M:10 Y:0 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #8EC6DB has a hue of 196°, 35% saturation and a brightness value of 86%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
Download Dark Sky Blue Solid Color Background
Hex #8EC6DB Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Sky Blue |
| RGB Values | (142, 198, 219) |
| CMYK Values | (35%, 10%, 0%, 14%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (196°, 35%, 86%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #713924 [Brown-Nose] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2905 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #DBA38E [Tumbleweed] |
| #8EC6DB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BABABA |
| Desaturated | #B5B5B5 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BCBCBC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D7D7D7 |
Hex #8EC6DB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #8EC6DB is #DBA38E which is called Tumbleweed. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #8EC6DB color is offered by #DBA38E. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #8EC6DB are #8EA0DB and #8EDBCA, called Ceil and Middle Blue Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #8EC6DB with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #8EC6DB are #DB8EA0 (Parrot Pink) and #DBCA8E (Gold (Crayola)). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#8EC6DB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DB8EC6 (Light Medium Orchid) and #C6DB8E (Medium Spring Bud) along with #8EC6DB, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #8EC6DB has #DB8EC6 (Light Medium Orchid), #DBA38E (Tumbleweed) and #8EDBA3 (Eton Blue). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #8EC6DB contains #CA8EDB (Bright Lavender), #DBA38E (Tumbleweed) and #A0DB8E (Granny Smith Apple). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #8EC6DB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #8EC6DB rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 8EC6DB Color
Tints
A5D1E2- B0D7E6
- BBDDE9
- C7E3ED
- D2E8F1
- DDEEF4
- E8F4F8
- F4F9FB
Tones
- 8BB8C9
- 8AB1C0
- 88AAB7
- 87A3AE
- 869CA4
- 84959B
- 838E92
- 818789
Shades
- 729EAF
- 638B99
- 557783
- 47636E
- 394F58
- 2B3B42
- 1C282C
- 0E1416
#8EC6DB Color Patterns
-
#8EC6DB Gingham Checks
-
#8EC6DB Vertical Stripes Pattern
-
#8EC6DB Polka Dots Pattern
-
#8EC6DB Honeycomb Pattern
-
#8EC6DB Leaves Pattern
-
#8EC6DB Houndstooth Pattern
-
#8EC6DB Trellis Pattern
-
#8EC6DB Plaid Pattern
#8EC6DB Color Interior Ideas
#8EC6DB Color Drawing Room Textured Wall Paint Idea
#8EC6DB Color Living Room Wall Paint Idea
#8EC6DB Color Bedroom Wall Paint Idea
#8EC6DB Color Kitchen Wall Paint Idea
Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.