#8AB4A3 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #8ab4a3 is a light, ashy teal with low saturation and a soft green-gray undertone. Its gentle lightness suits wellness, healthcare, spring, and baby-product designs, especially as a supporting background tone. Pair it with charcoal or warm terracotta for contrast. Black text remains highly legible at about 9.1:1. The hex code for this color is #8ab4a3.
Questions about #8ab4a3
What is #8ab4a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ab4a3 is rgb(138, 180, 163), in HSL hsl(156, 22%, 62%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 9%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #8ab4a3?
#8ab4a3 pairs well with charcoal for crisp contrast, terracotta for a warm, earthy counterpoint, and white for an airy finish, especially in branding and interfaces.
Does #8ab4a3 read as a warm or cool color?
#8ab4a3 reads as a distinctly cool color because its light, muted teal base carries a soft green-gray undertone rather than yellow or earthy warmth in most layouts and visual combinations. Its low saturation keeps the effect gentle rather than icy.
Is #8ab4a3 readable on white or black?
#8ab4a3 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.13:1 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.