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#84B8A2 color code is #84B8A2. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #84b8a2.

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#84B8A2 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #84B8A2 is 0.4180. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.24:1 against white and 9.36:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#84B8A2 on white2.24:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#84B8A2 on black9.36:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #84B8A22.24:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #84B8A29.36:1AAA

#84B8A2 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #84B8A2?+
The hex code for #84B8A2 is #84B8A2. In RGB it's rgb(132, 184, 162), and in HSL it's hsl(155, 27%, 62%).
What is the RGB value of #84B8A2?+
#84B8A2 in RGB is (132, 184, 162). Written in CSS: rgb(132, 184, 162).
What is the CMYK value of #84B8A2?+
#84B8A2 converts to CMYK(28%, 0%, 12%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #84B8A2.
Is #84b8a2 a warm or cool color?+
#84B8A2 (#84B8A2) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 155° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #84b8a2 belong to?+
#84B8A2 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 155°, 27%, 62% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #84b8a2 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#84B8A2 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.24:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #84b8a2?+
The nearest Pantone match for #84B8A2 (#84B8A2) is 556 C Pantone 556 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #84B8A2 in design

Practical guidance for using #84b8a2 (#84B8A2) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#84B8A2 (#84B8A2) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #84B8A2 (#84B8A2) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#84B8A2 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#84B8A2 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.