#8AA81C Hex Color
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Reach for #8aa81c when a design needs a loud, sunny lime that still feels grounded. This hex code sits at a bold saturation with a warm, mossy undertone, giving it energy without the sting of neon green. It works best as an accent at around 10% of a palette, on buttons, badges, or highlight text, and looks sharper against deep charcoal than white. Black text passes contrast standards on it, so it holds up for small body copy.
Questions about #8aa81c
What is #8aa81c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8aa81c is rgb(138, 168, 28), in HSL hsl(73, 71%, 38%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 83%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #8aa81c?
#8aa81c pairs well with deep neutrals like charcoal and dark plum, which let its brightness carry the design. Soft creams and warm tans also work when you want a calmer, natural feel.
Is #8aa81c readable on white or black?
#8aa81c has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.69:1 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.