#8A9C8B Hex Color
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Soft as dried eucalyptus, ash green is a muted grey-green that feels steady rather than fresh. The hex code #8a9c8b works best as a calm base for garden, wellness, or eco branding, and black text on it reaches 7.2:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. Keep it away from bright yellows or it turns muddy.
Questions about #8a9c8b
What is #8a9c8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a9c8b is rgb(138, 156, 139), in HSL hsl(123, 8%, 58%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 11%, 39%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #8a9c8b pass WCAG for body text?
Yes, with black text. #8a9c8b reaches about 7.2:1 contrast against black, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body copy. White text falls short, so keep type dark on this shade.
What colors pair well with #8a9c8b?
Is #8a9c8b readable on white or black?
#8a9c8b has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.20:1 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.