#88CE4E Hex Color
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This bright, high-saturation lime feels energetic and urgent. Because it leans toward yellow, it avoids the duller tones of traditional forest green. The hex code #88ce4e is best used as an accent color rather than a large background, as its intensity can easily overwhelm a layout. It pairs well with deep charcoal grays, which provide excellent readability and contrast for UI elements.
Questions about #88ce4e
What is #88ce4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88ce4e is rgb(136, 206, 78), in HSL hsl(93, 57%, 56%) and in CMYK 34%, 0%, 62%, 19%.
How should I use #88ce4e in a user interface?
#88ce4e is best reserved as a high-impact accent color for buttons, alerts, or key UI elements. Because of its intense, high-saturation nature, it risks overwhelming users if applied to large background areas or major layout sections.
Is #88ce4e readable on white or black?
#88ce4e has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.98:1 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.