#8E9E99 Hex Color
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#8e9e99 is a muted teal with ashy gray undertones and medium-light value, giving layouts a composed, polished feel. Its low saturation supports clarity and balance rather than strong visual energy. That makes it useful for healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm white. This hex code also provides about 7.5:1 contrast with black, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #8e9e99
What is #8e9e99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e9e99 is rgb(142, 158, 153), in HSL hsl(161, 8%, 59%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 3%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #8e9e99?
#8e9e99 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and muted terracotta because these companions sharpen its gray-green base while preserving its restrained character across interfaces, packaging, and brand layouts without adding visual noise.
Is #8e9e99 readable on white or black?
#8e9e99 has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.50:1 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.