#8CB190 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated green feels soft and grounded. Because of its muted, ashy quality, #8cb190 works best as a supporting background tone rather than a dominant feature. It pairs well with charcoal greys or warm terracottas to balance its cool, gentle nature. Black text provides excellent readability against this shade, making it a functional choice for UI elements that require high accessibility.
Questions about #8cb190
What is #8cb190 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8cb190 is rgb(140, 177, 144), in HSL hsl(126, 19%, 62%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 19%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #8cb190?
#8cb190 shines when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate, which anchor its dusty quality. For a warmer palette, incorporate terracotta or soft earth tones to balance the inherent coolness of this desaturated green.
Is #8cb190 readable on white or black?
#8cb190 has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.80:1 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.