#8BAB9A Hex Color
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The hex code #8bab9a is a muted, dusty sage green, grayed down enough to read soft rather than fresh. It holds up well as a background base in wellness, eco, and spring designs, and black text on it reaches about 8.4:1 contrast, comfortably past AA. Pair it with plum or terracotta; next to plain white it can look washed out.
Questions about #8bab9a
What is #8bab9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8bab9a is rgb(139, 171, 154), in HSL hsl(148, 16%, 61%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 10%, 33%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8bab9a?
Deep plum, terracotta, and navy all bring out the green without turning it muddy. For a quieter scheme, layer it with cream and darker sage tones.
Is #8bab9a readable on white or black?
#8bab9a has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.38:1 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.