#8EE9C0 Hex Color
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Pastel teal with a cool mint undertone. #8ee9c0 is light and unsaturated, so it reads fresh instead of loud. It shines as a dominant background in wellness, healthcare, and spring layouts, and black text sits on it at a 14.6:1 contrast ratio. For a soft spring pairing, see what colors make pink and pick a muted shade.
Questions about #8ee9c0
What is #8ee9c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ee9c0 is rgb(142, 233, 192), in HSL hsl(153, 67%, 74%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 18%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #8ee9c0?
Deep charcoal and navy give #8ee9c0 contrast without harshness, while muted coral adds warmth. Dusty pink and lavender keep the whole palette soft and springlike.
Is #8ee9c0 readable on white or black?
#8ee9c0 has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.56:1 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.