#8BBCA8 Hex Color
Muted, ashy teal for modern minimal design
This dusty, unsaturated teal carries a cool, ashy character that feels modern rather than dated. Because of its muted chroma, #8bbca8 works best as a supporting tone or background color in clean, minimalist interfaces. It pairs effectively with charcoal grays or crisp white, and black text remains highly legible against it for accessible body copy. Avoid using it as a primary accent if you need high-impact contrast.
Questions about #8bbca8
What is #8bbca8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8bbca8 is rgb(139, 188, 168), in HSL hsl(156, 27%, 64%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 11%, 26%.
What colors pair best with #8bbca8?
#8bbca8 pairs best with dark neutrals like charcoal or deep slate to ground its muted, airy quality. It also works beautifully against crisp white for a clean, Scandinavian-inspired look, while avoiding high-contrast black helps keep the design soft and sophisticated.
Is #8bbca8 readable on white or black?
#8bbca8 has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.85:1 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.