#8ACAA0 Hex Color
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Light and softly muted, #8acaa0 is a pastel green with a fresh, slightly cool cast. Its gentle saturation suits spring branding, organic packaging, pharmacy interfaces, and garden-focused designs. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or deep plum accents, though white text lacks contrast. The hex code #8acaa0 supports black body text at about 11.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #8acaa0
What is #8acaa0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8acaa0 is rgb(138, 202, 160), in HSL hsl(141, 38%, 67%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 21%, 21%.
Which colors pair well with #8acaa0?
#8acaa0 pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, warm cream, and muted terracotta, balancing its light, cool green without overpowering it, while dark accents improve readability on broad surfaces and cream keeps the palette softer for packaging or calm interface backgrounds.
Does #8acaa0 read as warm or cool?
#8acaa0 reads as a softly cool green because its blue component is higher than its red component, but its light value and muted saturation keep the effect gentle rather than icy. It brings a fresh, calming mood to airy layouts and nature-inspired designs.
Is #8acaa0 readable on white or black?
#8acaa0 has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.03:1 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.