#8AB4B5 Hex Color
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#8ab4b5 is a muted cyan that skips the brightness of turquoise for something softer and dustier. Its low saturation gives it a calm, easygoing feel that works well as a background for UI and spring-themed designs. Black text stays readable on top of it, and it pairs naturally with warm terracotta or deep navy accents.
Questions about #8ab4b5
What is #8ab4b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ab4b5 is rgb(138, 180, 181), in HSL hsl(181, 23%, 63%) and in CMYK 24%, 1%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #8ab4b5?
#8ab4b5 pairs well with warm terracotta, deep navy, and soft cream. The muted cyan tone balances terracotta's warmth, while navy adds contrast without clashing. Cream keeps the whole palette light and airy.
Is #8ab4b5 a warm or cool color?
#8ab4b5 leans cool, since its cyan base sits on the blue side of green. The gray undertone softens it, though, so it reads calm rather than icy and pairs comfortably with warm neutrals.
Is #8ab4b5 readable on white or black?
#8ab4b5 has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.27:1 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.