#8AB468 Hex Color
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Softer than true lime and close to new leaf green, #8ab468 is a muted pastel green with a warm yellow undertone. Its low saturation reads calm, so treat it as a supporting tone or roomy background rather than a punchy accent. Black text clears contrast checks on it easily. The hex code #8ab468 fits spring packaging, baby products, and nature branding.
Questions about #8ab468
What is #8ab468 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ab468 is rgb(138, 180, 104), in HSL hsl(93, 34%, 56%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 42%, 29%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #8ab468?
Black text is the reliable choice, reaching about 8.8:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 required for WCAG AA body text. White text falls short, so keep type dark on this shade.
What colors pair well with #8ab468?
Terracotta and warm sand pull out its yellow undertone, while deep plum adds contrast without clashing. Skip bright reds, they fight the green's softness.
Is #8ab468 readable on white or black?
#8ab468 has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.80:1 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.