#8AA870 Hex Color
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This muted lime tone offers a grounded, organic feel without the neon intensity of standard greens. Because it is desaturated, #8aa870 works best as a supporting background color for earthy palettes rather than a primary accent. Its strong contrast with black makes it reliable for accessible UI text, though it can appear muddy if paired with cool, sterile grays.
Questions about #8aa870
What is #8aa870 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8aa870 is rgb(138, 168, 112), in HSL hsl(92, 24%, 55%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 33%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #8aa870?
#8aa870 functions beautifully alongside charcoal or deep brown accents, which highlight its organic, grounding quality. Avoid placing it near sterile, cool grays, as the contrast can make the hue appear muddy or desaturated rather than crisp and intentional.
Is #8aa870 suitable for UI text?
This hex color provides strong readability against dark backgrounds, specifically when paired with black or near-black text. While it offers a unique, natural aesthetic for interfaces, always verify contrast ratios to ensure compliance with accessibility standards for smaller font sizes.
Is #8aa870 readable on white or black?
#8aa870 has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.91:1 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.