#8FA99D Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty teal, #8fa99d has muted green-gray undertones and a light, balanced appearance. Its low saturation suits healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces that need calm clarity without feeling sterile. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm white. The hex code #8fa99d provides about 8.3:1 contrast with black text, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #8fa99d
What is #8fa99d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8fa99d is rgb(143, 169, 157), in HSL hsl(152, 13%, 61%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 7%, 34%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8fa99d?
#8fa99d pairs well with warm white and charcoal for a balanced interface, while muted terracotta or burgundy can add restrained warmth without overpowering its dusty teal character, creating calm layouts with clear visual hierarchy.
Does #8fa99d feel warm or cool?
#8fa99d reads as a cool, muted teal because its green base is softened by gray; its low saturation creates a calm, understated tone suited to wellness spaces and quiet digital interfaces.
Where can I use #8fa99d?
#8fa99d works well as a supporting color in healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces, where its dusty green-gray character adds calm clarity without the sterile feel of a brighter mint or saturated teal.
Is #8fa99d readable on white or black?
#8fa99d has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.32:1 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.