#8CB3A3 Hex Color
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#8cb3a3 is a pastel teal with ashy, dusty character and very low saturation. Its softened green undertone gives layouts a peaceful, clear feel without becoming sugary. Use it as a dominant background for wellness, healthcare, spring, or hospitality work, then add dark text for readable contrast. The hex code #8cb3a3 supports black text at about 9.1:1.
Questions about #8cb3a3
What is #8cb3a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8cb3a3 is rgb(140, 179, 163), in HSL hsl(155, 20%, 63%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 9%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #8cb3a3?
#8cb3a3 pairs well with charcoal for crisp text, warm cream for a softer base, and terracotta for restrained contrast. Its muted teal character benefits from darker anchors, while warm accents prevent a palette from feeling flat or overly clinical.
Is #8cb3a3 readable on white or black?
#8cb3a3 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.09:1 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.