#84C4B0 Hex Color

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#84c4b0 is a dusty, pastel teal with gray undertones. Its low saturation keeps things soft and even, which suits wellness brands, healthcare, and spring layouts. It works best as a background or supporting tone, and black text on it hits about 10.5:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with deeper shades like navy to keep the palette from feeling washed out.

Questions about #84c4b0

What is #84c4b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #84c4b0 is rgb(132, 196, 176), in HSL hsl(161, 35%, 64%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 10%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #84c4b0?
Deep navy and charcoal anchor its softness, while terracotta adds warm contrast without clashing. Cream works better than pure white beside it, since stark white can wash the color out.
Is #84c4b0 readable on white or black?
#84c4b0 has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.50:1 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.