#8EDCD2 Hex Color
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Sea glass with a gray wash comes close. #8edcd2 is a pastel teal whose low saturation and high lightness give it a soft, cool character. It works well as a background color for wellness, healthcare, and spring layouts, and black text stays readable on it at 13.3:1 contrast. Pair it with charcoal or a dusty coral to keep the palette from feeling flat.
Questions about #8edcd2
What is #8edcd2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8edcd2 is rgb(142, 220, 210), in HSL hsl(172, 53%, 71%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 5%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #8edcd2?
Charcoal text and dark slate accents ground this light teal, while a dusty terracotta or soft coral adds warmth without clashing. Keep saturated colors as small accents so the pastel stays dominant.
Is #8edcd2 readable on white or black?
#8edcd2 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.31:1 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.