#8C9896 Hex Color
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#8c9896 is an ashy, muted teal with gray undertones and medium-light value. Its low saturation creates a calm, balanced feel suited to healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm terracotta. Black text reads clearly against it at about 7.0:1, meeting WCAG AA body-text contrast needs. The hex code is #8c9896.
Questions about #8c9896
What is #8c9896 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c9896 is rgb(140, 152, 150), in HSL hsl(170, 6%, 57%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 1%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #8c9896?
#8c9896 pairs well with navy and warm terracotta because its muted gray-green base gives both colors room to stand out without making the palette feel stark or overly cool in digital interfaces and print layouts alike. Use navy for structure and terracotta for small accents.
Is #8c9896 readable on white or black?
#8c9896 has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.04:1 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.