#8B9C96 Hex Color
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#8b9c96 is a muted teal with ashy gray undertones and low saturation, creating a dusty, refined look. Its balanced lightness suits healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality designs that need calm clarity. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm ivory. Black text reaches about a 7.3:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #8b9c96.
Questions about #8b9c96
What is #8b9c96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b9c96 is rgb(139, 156, 150), in HSL hsl(159, 8%, 58%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 4%, 39%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8b9c96?
#8b9c96 pairs well with charcoal, warm ivory, and muted sage, creating a restrained palette that keeps its dusty teal character clear while adding contrast and gentle variation for calm interfaces and hospitality spaces.
Is #8b9c96 warm or cool?
#8b9c96 reads as a cool, balanced teal because its blue-green hue is softened by gray and low saturation, giving the shade a calm, composed presence rather than a vivid or strongly tropical appearance.
Is #8b9c96 readable on white or black?
#8b9c96 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.29:1 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.