#8DBDAE Hex Color
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The hex code #8dbdae is a desaturated, dusty teal with significant gray undertones. Its muted quality makes it an excellent choice for large backgrounds where standard white feels too harsh. Because this shade provides a 10.0:1 contrast ratio against black text, it maintains perfect readability for body copy. Pair this cool tone with deep charcoals to ground your layout.
Questions about #8dbdae
What is #8dbdae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8dbdae is rgb(141, 189, 174), in HSL hsl(161, 27%, 65%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 8%, 26%.
What colors work best with #8dbdae in a design?
Because #8dbdae has strong gray undertones, it grounds well with deep charcoal or soft black text for maximum readability. For accent colors, try pairing it with terracotta or warm copper to balance the cool, muted nature of the teal.
Is #8dbdae readable on white or black?
#8dbdae has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.02:1 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.