#8AEAE0 Hex Color
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A sparkling, opalescent teal, #8aeae0 reads as a crisp and cooling tone. Because it is highly unsaturated, this color works best as a soft background or a supporting accent rather than a dominant primary hue. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or burnt orange to temper its cool temperature. The hex code for this fresh shade is #8aeae0, which offers excellent readability for black text.
Questions about #8aeae0
What is #8aeae0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8aeae0 is rgb(138, 234, 224), in HSL hsl(174, 70%, 73%) and in CMYK 41%, 0%, 4%, 8%.
What color palettes work best with #8aeae0?
This cool, airy shade creates a balanced visual when grounded by warmer, earthier tones. Consider pairing #8aeae0 with burnt orange to create a striking complementary contrast, or use a neutral slate gray to maintain a modern, sophisticated aesthetic.
Is #8aeae0 readable on white or black?
#8aeae0 has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.92:1 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.