#8AF7A0 Hex Color
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This electric green is highly saturated and glows with a neon intensity. Because it is so bright, it functions best as a small accent color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal for high impact, as black text provides excellent 15.9:1 contrast against the surface. The hex code for this energetic shade is #8af7a0.
Questions about #8af7a0
What is #8af7a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8af7a0 is rgb(138, 247, 160), in HSL hsl(132, 87%, 75%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 35%, 3%.
How should I use #8af7a0 in my UI designs?
#8af7a0 is best utilized as a tactical accent color to draw attention to call-to-action buttons or status indicators rather than a background. Because of its extreme brightness, ensure you pair it with deep charcoal or near-black text to maintain readability.
Is #8af7a0 readable on white or black?
#8af7a0 has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.89:1 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.