#8ACCC4 Hex Color
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Soft and muted, #8accc4 is a pastel teal that reads like blue-green mixed with a touch of gray. The hex code’s low saturation keeps layouts calm, which suits wellness sites, baby products, and spring themes. Black text hits about 11.5:1 contrast on it, so small copy stays readable. Try pairing it with terracotta or charcoal.
Questions about #8accc4
What is #8accc4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8accc4 is rgb(138, 204, 196), in HSL hsl(173, 39%, 67%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 4%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #8accc4?
Warm terracotta, charcoal, and muted coral all flatter #8accc4, since warm accents offset its cool ashy cast. For a quieter palette, pair it with cream or soft sage.
Is #8accc4 readable on white or black?
#8accc4 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.51:1 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.