#8BAD34 Hex Color
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#8bad34 is a bold lime with an olive undertone that keeps it from feeling neon. Black text on it reaches about 8:1 contrast, so it passes accessibility checks behind body copy. Designers reach for it in sports and gaming brands, where it flatters deep plum and charcoal. It works best as an accent, since white backgrounds can wash it out and large flat areas turn muddy without care.
Questions about #8bad34
What is #8bad34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8bad34 is rgb(139, 173, 52), in HSL hsl(77, 54%, 44%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 70%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #8bad34?
Deep plum and charcoal ground its brightness, while cream softens it into something earthier. White tends to wash it out, so favor darker neutrals for supporting roles.
Is #8bad34 readable on white or black?
#8bad34 has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.12:1 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.