#8EE9D8 Hex Color
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This bright, unsaturated teal brings a crisp energy to web interfaces. The high lightness makes #8ee9d8 ideal for UI backgrounds where you want to maintain readability, as black text provides excellent contrast against it. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, pairing particularly well with darker charcoal grays to create a clean, modern aesthetic without feeling sterile.
Questions about #8ee9d8
What is #8ee9d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ee9d8 is rgb(142, 233, 216), in HSL hsl(169, 67%, 74%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 7%, 9%.
What color combinations work best with #8ee9d8?
Is #8ee9d8 readable on white or black?
#8ee9d8 has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.79:1 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.