#84A9A1 Hex Color
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#84a9a1 is a dusty pastel teal, its gray undertones keeping the hue muted instead of clinical. That softness makes it a strong dominant base for wellness, healthcare, and hospitality branding. It flatters plum and warm coral better than plain white does. Black text reads clearly on it, hitting about 8.2:1 contrast, so small body copy passes WCAG AA.
Questions about #84a9a1
What is #84a9a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #84a9a1 is rgb(132, 169, 161), in HSL hsl(167, 18%, 59%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 5%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #84a9a1?
#84a9a1 pairs well with plum, terracotta, and deep navy, which bring out its muted warmth. Avoid pairing it only with white, since the low contrast can wash out its gray-green character.
Is #84a9a1 readable on white or black?
#84a9a1 has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.17:1 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.