#8DAA8D Hex Color
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Reach for this muted sage when a design needs a soft, natural green that won’t shout. #8daa8d is dusty and pastel, with gray undertones that keep it calm and grounded. It holds up as a large background for wellness, gardening, or eco branding, though it can look flat next to pure white. Black text on it clears WCAG AA easily at roughly 8.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #8daa8d
What is #8daa8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8daa8d is rgb(141, 170, 141), in HSL hsl(120, 15%, 61%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 17%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #8daa8d?
Pair #8daa8d with charcoal, cream, or dusty terracotta, which warm up its gray undertones. Skip bright saturated colors next to it, since they make this green read washed out.
Is #8daa8d readable on white or black?
#8daa8d 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.