#8A9491 Hex Color
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A muted teal with ashy gray undertones, #8a9491 feels composed, clear, and lightly refreshing. Its low saturation gives it a sophisticated, balanced character suited to healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality systems. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or interface surface, though it can look muddy beside bright white.
Questions about #8a9491
What is #8a9491 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a9491 is rgb(138, 148, 145), in HSL hsl(162, 4%, 56%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 2%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a9491?
#8a9491 pairs well with charcoal text, warm ivory, muted terracotta, and dark navy because these choices add definition while preserving its dusty teal-gray balance across brand palettes, healthcare interfaces, and hospitality materials.
Is #8a9491 readable on white or black?
#8a9491 has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.72:1 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.