#8AE5B5 Hex Color
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A sparkling, pastel green, #8ae5b5 carries a high lightness that feels youthful and fresh. Its pale saturation works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background, as it can easily wash out other elements. Pair it with dark charcoal text for high readability. The hex code for this glowing, organic shade is #8ae5b5.
Questions about #8ae5b5
What is #8ae5b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ae5b5 is rgb(138, 229, 181), in HSL hsl(148, 64%, 72%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 21%, 10%.
Does #8ae5b5 feel warm or cool on screen?
#8ae5b5 leans toward a cool, crisp aesthetic due to its high-lightness mint undertones. It feels refreshing and energetic, avoiding the yellow-heavy warmth of lime or chartreuse, which keeps it feeling clean and modern rather than earthy or mossy.
Is #8ae5b5 readable on white or black?
#8ae5b5 has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.95:1 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.