#84AD99 Hex Color
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A grayed-down pastel teal, close to sage with a cool cast. #84ad99 carries very little saturation, so it stays soft across large areas and works well as a dominant background base for wellness, healthcare, and spring layouts. Next to pure white it can look washed out, so pair it with terracotta accents or charcoal type. The hex code #84ad99 reads clearly behind black text at about 8.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #84ad99
What is #84ad99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #84ad99 is rgb(132, 173, 153), in HSL hsl(151, 20%, 60%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 12%, 32%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #84ad99?
Warm muted shades bring out the cool side of #84ad99, so terracotta and dusty plum make strong accents. Charcoal type keeps it grounded without the harshness of black.
Is #84ad99 readable on white or black?
#84ad99 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.41:1 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.