#8CA99B Hex Color
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#8ca99b is a muted, ashy teal with low saturation and a soft green-gray cast. Its restrained lightness creates a calm, trustworthy feel for healthcare, wellness, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone with ink navy or warm white rather than a dominant background. Black text reads clearly over it. The hex code is #8ca99b.
Questions about #8ca99b
What is #8ca99b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ca99b is rgb(140, 169, 155), in HSL hsl(151, 14%, 61%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 8%, 34%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8ca99b?
#8ca99b pairs well with warm white, navy, and muted terracotta because these choices balance its soft green-gray cast while preserving a calm, understated mood in balanced, restrained palettes and interfaces.
Does #8ca99b read as a warm or cool color?
#8ca99b reads as a cool-leaning teal because its green-blue balance and gray cast create a fresh, subdued impression, although warm white and earthy accents can make it feel softer and more approachable.
Is #8ca99b readable on white or black?
#8ca99b has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.26:1 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.