#8DA89A Hex Color
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An ashy, muted teal, #8da89a provides a grounded alternative to brighter, synthetic greens. This low-saturation shade pairs effectively with charcoal grays and soft creams, making it useful for wellness or healthcare branding. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, the hex code #8da89a works well for readability in UI design, though it can appear washed out if used as a primary background.
Questions about #8da89a
What is #8da89a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8da89a is rgb(141, 168, 154), in HSL hsl(149, 13%, 61%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 8%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #8da89a in a UI design?
Pair #8da89a with charcoal or deep slate grays to maintain strong text contrast while keeping a professional, modern aesthetic. Using soft, creamy off-whites for background elements also helps this muted teal feel grounded rather than washed out.
Is #8da89a suitable for body text on a white background?
While #8da89a has a distinct presence, it often fails accessibility standards for small body text when placed on white backgrounds. It works best as an accent color, a secondary button, or for larger headers where color contrast ratios are more forgiving.
Is #8da89a readable on white or black?
#8da89a has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.20:1 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.