#8CA173 Hex Color
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Like sage leaves dusted with powder, ashy lime sits muted and earthy rather than bright. The hex code #8ca173 works best as a supporting tone, since large areas can turn muddy. It pairs well with plum or deep teal for contrast. Black text stays readable on top, clearing WCAG AA at about 7.5:1.
Questions about #8ca173
What is #8ca173 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ca173 is rgb(140, 161, 115), in HSL hsl(87, 20%, 54%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 29%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #8ca173?
Plum, deep teal, and warm charcoal all make #8ca173 feel richer than it does next to plain white. Cream and soft peach also suit it for gentler, nature-leaning palettes.
Is #8ca173 readable on white or black?
#8ca173 has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.46:1 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.