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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8EAEB5 — Ash
#8EAEB5 is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 191° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #8EAEB5
- f6f8f9
- d9e4e6
- bdd0d4
- a1bbc1
- 84a7af
- 68939c
- 547981
- 425e65
- 2f4448
- 1d292c
- 0a0e0f
Color schemes using #8EAEB5
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#8EAEB5 FAQ
What color is #8EAEB5?
#8EAEB5 is a shade of ash in the teal family. It has a hue of 191 degrees, 21% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8EAEB5?
#8EAEB5 is rgb(142, 174, 181) in RGB, hsl(191, 21%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 4%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8EAEB5?
White text on this background reaches 2.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.87:1.
What colors go well with #8EAEB5?
Its direct complement is #B4948D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B48D99 and #B4A88D gives you contrast without the vibration.