#8C9B99 Hex Color
Muted teal with an ashy edge
Dusty and almost grey, #8c9b99 is a muted teal that stays calm without feeling cold. Its low saturation and mid lightness make it a dependable supporting tone in wellness, healthcare, and tech interfaces. Black text passes WCAG AA comfortably on it at about 7.3:1 contrast. The hex code #8c9b99 also flatters warm accents like terracotta.
Questions about #8c9b99
What is #8c9b99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c9b99 is rgb(140, 155, 153), in HSL hsl(172, 7%, 58%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 1%, 39%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8c9b99?
Warm accents like terracotta, blush, or muted mustard keep #8c9b99 from going flat, since its grey undertone pulls toward cool. For text and structure, pair it with charcoal or a deep navy.
Is #8c9b99 readable on white or black?
#8c9b99 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.26:1 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.