#A8BCB8 Hex Color
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Soft as weathered sea glass, this muted teal leans more gray than green. Its low saturation and light mid-tone make it a steady dominant base for wellness or healthcare design, though it can wash out next to pure white. Pair it with charcoal or terracotta to give it weight. Black text reads at about 10.6:1 contrast on #a8bcb8, so small body copy stays clear. The hex code for this shade is #a8bcb8.
Questions about #a8bcb8
What is #a8bcb8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8bcb8 is rgb(168, 188, 184), in HSL hsl(168, 13%, 70%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 2%, 26%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a8bcb8?
Deep charcoal and terracotta give this muted teal the contrast it lacks on its own. Its gray undertone also flatters mauve and warm off-whites better than stark white.
Is #a8bcb8 readable on white or black?
#a8bcb8 has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.55:1 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.