#8AA874 Hex Color
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This muted, unsaturated lime feels earthy and approachable rather than neon. Because it lacks intensity, use it as a supporting tone or accent in branding and UI layouts. Pair the shade with deep charcoal or slate grey for a sophisticated, high-contrast look. Black text remains highly readable on this background, making the hex code #8aa874 a practical choice for accessible designs.
Questions about #8aa874
What is #8aa874 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8aa874 is rgb(138, 168, 116), in HSL hsl(95, 23%, 56%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 31%, 34%.
What design elements pair well with the #8aa874 hex color?
Is #8aa874 readable on white or black?
#8aa874 has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.93:1 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.