#8CA09B Hex Color
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#8ca09b is a dusty teal pulled toward gray, so it reads soft and muted rather than fresh. That low saturation makes it a steady supporting tone for wellness, healthcare, and tech design. It works well as a UI background where calm matters, and black text clears WCAG AA on it with room to spare. Pair #8ca09b with charcoal for a sophisticated, settled palette.
Questions about #8ca09b
What is #8ca09b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ca09b is rgb(140, 160, 155), in HSL hsl(165, 10%, 59%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 3%, 37%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8ca09b?
#8ca09b flatters charcoal for a calm, professional palette, while a small dose of terracotta adds warmth without clashing. Deep navy also works for text or accents.
Is #8ca09b readable on white or black?
#8ca09b has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.61:1 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.