#81A79D Hex Color
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#81a79d is a dusty, gray-leaning teal with low saturation and a soft mid-light value. Its muted finish brings clarity and trust to healthcare, wellness, and technology branding without feeling sterile. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm ivory; black text reaches about 7.9:1 contrast. The hex code for this muted teal is #81a79d.
Questions about #81a79d
What is #81a79d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #81a79d is rgb(129, 167, 157), in HSL hsl(164, 18%, 58%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 6%, 35%.
Does #81a79d read as warm or cool?
#81a79d reads as a cool, muted teal because its blue-green hue is softened by gray, giving it a calm, restrained appearance rather than the warmth of olive or yellow-green shades.
What colors pair well with #81a79d?
#81a79d pairs especially well with charcoal, warm ivory, and muted terracotta, which balance its cool gray-teal character with contrast or gentle warmth across interfaces, packaging, and calm editorial layouts without overwhelming its muted finish. Use charcoal for crisp structure, ivory for softness, and terracotta for a more expressive accent.
Is #81a79d readable on white or black?
#81a79d has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.94:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.