#8EC0B9 Hex Color
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#8ec0b9 is a dusty, unsaturated teal with a distinctively cool, muted quality. Because it is so desaturated, it works exceptionally well as a soft background or a supporting tone in web interfaces, rather than as a primary color. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for a sophisticated look that pops. This hex code provides strong contrast, making it accessible for legible black text.
Questions about #8ec0b9
What is #8ec0b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ec0b9 is rgb(142, 192, 185), in HSL hsl(172, 28%, 65%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 4%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #8ec0b9?
Is #8ec0b9 readable on white or black?
#8ec0b9 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.39:1 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.