#8CCFB3 Hex Color
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A tinted, dusty teal with a soft gray undertone. #8ccfb3 works well as a calm background for wellness and healthcare layouts, and it pairs nicely with terracotta or charcoal. That muted cast comes from mixing gray into the base hue. It can wash out beside pure white, but black text on top reads clearly at about 11.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #8ccfb3
What is #8ccfb3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ccfb3 is rgb(140, 207, 179), in HSL hsl(155, 41%, 68%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 14%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #8ccfb3?
Warm terracotta, deep charcoal, and soft mauve all flatter #8ccfb3. Terracotta adds warmth against its cool cast, while charcoal gives enough contrast for text. Skip bright yellows, which can make the muted teal look muddy.
Is #8ccfb3 readable on white or black?
#8ccfb3 has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.69:1 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.