#8AA99D Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated teal leans heavily into gray, providing a muted alternative to standard blues. Because it sits on the lighter side of mid-tone, the hex code #8aa99d functions best as a calming background or a secondary accent rather than a dominant bold feature. Pair it with deep charcoals to ground its washed-out appearance. It offers excellent contrast for readable black text in interface design.
Questions about #8aa99d
What is #8aa99d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8aa99d is rgb(138, 169, 157), in HSL hsl(157, 15%, 60%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 7%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #8aa99d?
#8aa99d works exceptionally well when grounded by charcoal or deep slate grays, which anchor its muted tone. For a softer look, pair it with cream or warm off-white, as these light neutrals prevent the color from appearing too clinical.
Is #8aa99d considered a cool or warm color?
#8aa99d sits on the cooler side of the spectrum due to its blue-green base, though its heavy gray desaturation makes it appear neutral. This balance allows it to function as a versatile background without clashing with warmer accent colors.
Is #8aa99d readable on white or black?
#8aa99d has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.24:1 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.