#8BA69A Hex Color
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Don’t expect a vivid teal here. #8ba69a is a dusty, grey-leaning teal at mid lightness, which gives it a calm, grown-up feel instead of a tropical one. That muted character suits wellness and healthcare branding where brighter teals read loud. It works best as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal, and it can wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #8ba69a
What is #8ba69a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ba69a is rgb(139, 166, 154), in HSL hsl(153, 13%, 60%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 7%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #8ba69a?
Cream, warm beige, and charcoal all flatter #8ba69a. For stronger contrast, try terracotta or a muted plum, which bring out its grey undertones without clashing.
Is #8ba69a readable on white or black?
#8ba69a has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.01:1 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.