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#81B8EE Color — #81B8EE

Complete color reference for #81B8EE: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#81B8EE
RGBrgb(129, 184, 238)
HSLhsl(210, 76%, 72%)
HSVhsv(210, 46%, 93%)
CMYKC:46% M:23% Y:0% K:7%
CSS Color#81B8EE
Decimal8501486
Luminance0.4512

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#81B8EE on White
Ratio: 2.09:1 — Fail
#81B8EE on Black
Ratio: 10.02:1 — AAA
White on #81B8EE
Ratio: 2.09:1 — Fail
Black on #81B8EE
Ratio: 10.02:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F9FBFE
100#ECF4FC
200#D9EAFA
300#C6DFF7
400#ADD1F4
500#81B8EE
600#6793BE
700#4D6E8F
800#344A5F
900#202E3C

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #81B8EE?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(129, 184, 238). The red channel is 129, green is 184, and blue is 238 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #81B8EE?

The HSL value is hsl(210, 76%, 72%). Hue is 210°, saturation is 76%, and lightness is 72%.

Does #81B8EE meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #81B8EE achieves a 2.09:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 10.02:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #81B8EE?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #81B8EE is #EEB881.