#8AF8BA Hex Color

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#8af8ba is a light, highly saturated mint green with a sparkling, slightly cool look and a fresh glow. Its clear brightness suits sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone or bright accent beside deep neutrals; black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #8af8ba.

Questions about #8af8ba

What is #8af8ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8af8ba is rgb(138, 248, 186), in HSL hsl(146, 89%, 76%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 25%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #8af8ba?
Pair #8af8ba with charcoal, navy, or warm terracotta to ground its high brightness and keep the palette from feeling sugary, especially across branding, dashboards, and packaging that need a firm visual anchor.
Does #8af8ba work with black text?
Yes, black text has about a 16.2:1 contrast ratio against #8af8ba, which exceeds the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text and supports clear reading in interfaces, labels, and longer content. White text provides much less contrast.
Is #8af8ba readable on white or black?
#8af8ba has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.21:1 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.