#8AB9B0 Hex Color
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A dusty, gray-washed teal. The hex code #8ab9b0 reads settled and soft rather than crisp, thanks to very low saturation, which suits wellness brands, healthcare interfaces, and spring layouts. It works best as a dominant background with terracotta or warm wood accents. Black text hits about 9.6:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy. Next to pure white it can look faded, so lean on cream or charcoal instead.
Questions about #8ab9b0
What is #8ab9b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ab9b0 is rgb(138, 185, 176), in HSL hsl(169, 25%, 63%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 5%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #8ab9b0?
Warm accents like terracotta, dusty coral, and natural wood bring out its cool side, while charcoal or deep navy keep it grounded. Avoid pure white next to it; cream reads softer.
Is #8ab9b0 readable on white or black?
#8ab9b0 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.64:1 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.