#8B9895 Hex Color
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This shade of teal is nearly gone: #8b9895 sits so close to gray that the green only shows at the edges, leaving a dusty, ashy finish. Its low saturation makes it a steady base for wellness, healthcare, and tech layouts. Pair it with terracotta for warmth, or use it as a UI background where black text hits a 7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #8b9895
What is #8b9895 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b9895 is rgb(139, 152, 149), in HSL hsl(166, 6%, 57%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 2%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #8b9895?
Warm accents like terracotta, rust, and sand balance its cool gray undertone. For quieter palettes, try charcoal, deep plum, or off-white creams, which keep the muted green from reading flat.
Is #8b9895 a warm or cool color?
It reads cool, thanks to its green undertone, but the heavy gray keeps it from feeling cold. Next to warm neutrals it acts as a calm counterweight rather than a chilly shade.
Is #8b9895 readable on white or black?
#8b9895 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.02:1 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.