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#8EA0AA

#8EA0AA
Conversions
HEX#8EA0AA
RGBrgb(142, 160, 170)
HSLhsl(201, 14%, 61%)
HSVhsv(201, 16%, 67%)
CMYKcmyk(16%, 6%, 0%, 33%)
Copy CSS
color: #8ea0aa; /* rgb */ color: rgb(142, 160, 170); /* hsl */ color: hsl(201, 14%, 61%);
Contrast
On white2.71 : 1
On ink black7.07 : 1

About #8EA0AA

#8EA0AA is the hex color #8EA0AA, which translates to rgb(142, 160, 170) in RGB and hsl(201, 14%, 61%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 201 degrees, with a saturation of 14 percent and a lightness of 61 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a mid tone shade.

Using #8EA0AA in a design

Text placed directly on #8EA0AA is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #8EA0AA

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #8EA0AA for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #8EA0AA

  • HEX: #8EA0AA
  • RGB: rgb(142, 160, 170)
  • HSL: hsl(201, 14%, 61%)
  • HSV: hsv(201, 16%, 67%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(16%, 6%, 0%, 33%)

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