#8FD3B9 Hex Color
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Light and heavily muted, #8fd3b9 is a pastel teal with a soft gray undertone. Its low saturation keeps it calm, which suits wellness branding, spring palettes, and airy UI backgrounds. Black text reads at about 12.2:1 contrast, so it easily passes AA for body copy. It flatters deep navy and warm charcoal more than stark white.
Questions about #8fd3b9
What is #8fd3b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8fd3b9 is rgb(143, 211, 185), in HSL hsl(157, 44%, 69%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 12%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #8fd3b9?
Pair #8fd3b9 with deep navy or warm charcoal for grounded contrast, or with terracotta for a fresher spring feel. Stark white tends to wash out its muted undertone, so slightly darker neutrals keep it visible.
Is #8fd3b9 readable on white or black?
#8fd3b9 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.18:1 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.