#8A9488 Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty green, #8a9488 functions best as a stabilizing base or neutral background in organic branding. Its low saturation keeps it muted and professional, avoiding the intensity of brighter greens. Because this hex code offers strong contrast against black text, it works well for readable UI layouts. Pair it with soft, warm terracotta tones to prevent the overall palette from feeling too washed out or cold.
Questions about #8a9488
What is #8a9488 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a9488 is rgb(138, 148, 136), in HSL hsl(110, 5%, 56%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 8%, 42%.
What colors work well with #8a9488?
Pair #8a9488 with warm, earthy tones like terracotta or deep charcoal to keep your design feeling grounded rather than washed out. These contrasting temperatures prevent the muted green from looking flat, ensuring your interface remains visually engaging and readable.
Is #8a9488 a good choice for UI text backgrounds?
Yes, #8a9488 functions as an excellent, low-saturation neutral background because it maintains high contrast against standard black text. Its ashy quality minimizes eye strain while providing a more sophisticated, organic feel than standard gray backgrounds commonly found in web interfaces.
Is #8a9488 readable on white or black?
#8a9488 has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.67:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.