#8CA6DD Hex Code
Color Name: Light Cobalt Blue
What is hex #8CA6DD Color?
The color name of hex code #8CA6DD is Light Cobalt Blue. The RGB values are (140, 166, 221) which means it is composed of
27% red, 31% green and 42% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:37 M:25 Y:0 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #8CA6DD has a hue of 221°, 37% saturation and a brightness value of 87%.
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.
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Hex #8CA6DD Color Codes
| Color Name | Light Cobalt Blue |
| RGB Values | (140, 166, 221) |
| CMYK Values | (37%, 25%, 0%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (221°, 37%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #735922 [Field Drab] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7451 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #DDC38C [Gold (Crayola)] |
| #8CA6DD Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B0B0B0 |
| Desaturated | #B5B5B5 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A4A4A4 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A4A4A4 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CBCBCB |
Hex #8CA6DD Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #8CA6DD is #DDC38C which is called Gold (Crayola). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #8CA6DD color is offered by #DDC38C. 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 #8CA6DD are #9B8CDD and #8CCFDD, called Blue Bell and Sky Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #8CA6DD 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 #8CA6DD are #DD9B8C (Tumbleweed) and #CFDD8C (Medium Spring Bud). 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
#8CA6DD triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DD8CA6 (Charm Pink) and #A6DD8C (Granny Smith Apple) along with #8CA6DD, 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 #8CA6DD has #DD8CA6 (Charm Pink), #DDC38C (Gold (Crayola)) and #8CDDC3 (Pearl Aqua). 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 #8CA6DD contains #DD8CCF (Orchid (Crayola)), #DDC38C (Gold (Crayola)) and #8CDD9B (Light Green). 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 #8CA6DD Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #8CA6DD 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 8CA6DD Color
Tints
A3B8E4- AFC1E7
- BACAEB
- C6D3EE
- D1DBF1
- DDE4F5
- E8EDF8
- F4F6FC
Tones
- 8A9ECA
- 889BC1
- 8797B8
- 8693AF
- 858FA5
- 848B9C
- 828893
- 818489
Shades
- 7085B1
- 62749B
- 546485
- 46536F
- 384258
- 2A3242
- 1C212C
- 0E1116
#8CA6DD Color Patterns
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#8CA6DD Gingham Checks
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#8CA6DD Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#8CA6DD Polka Dots Pattern
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#8CA6DD Honeycomb Pattern
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#8CA6DD Leaves Pattern
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#8CA6DD Houndstooth Pattern
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#8CA6DD Trellis Pattern
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#8CA6DD Plaid Pattern
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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.
