#8E9A98 Hex Color
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#8e9a98 is a dusty, ashy teal softened by gray undertones and low saturation. Its restrained lightness brings clarity, calm, and trust to healthcare, wellness, and technology designs. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm white. The hex code #8e9a98 provides about 7.2:1 contrast with black text, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #8e9a98
What is #8e9a98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e9a98 is rgb(142, 154, 152), in HSL hsl(170, 6%, 58%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 1%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8e9a98 in a design?
Pair #8e9a98 with charcoal for grounded contrast, warm white for a softer layout, or muted terracotta for restrained warmth; these combinations suit calm healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces without overwhelming its muted character.
Is #8e9a98 readable on white or black?
#8e9a98 has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.22:1 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.