#8CA48D
Sage · light cool gray
About #8CA48D
#8CA48D is a light, muted gray colour. Digitally that works out to 55% red, 64% green and 55% blue. In CMYK print terms it is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 36% black. Most people will perceive it as cool.
Visually it is similar to Sage (ΔE 9.6), with Eucalyptus the next nearest named colour. Across the colour wheel sits #A48CA3 (taupe), its complementary partner.
Because it is light, it is most useful for large surfaces, cards and soft highlights. Put black text on top of it — 7.81:1, a WCAG AAA pass.
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Frequently asked questions
›What colour is #8CA48D?
#8CA48D is a light, muted gray colour. Digitally that works out to 55% red, 64% green and 55% blue. In CMYK print terms it is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 36% black. Most people will perceive it as cool.
›What text colour should I use on #8CA48D?
Use black text. Black on #8CA48D has a contrast ratio of 7.81:1 (AAA).
›What colours go with #8CA48D?
Its complementary colour is #A48CA3, and analogous partners are #97A48C and #8CA499.