#8CA283 Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty lime with low saturation, #8ca283 feels grounded rather than vivid. Its softened green-yellow undertones suggest growth and dependability, making it useful for nature brands, sports graphics, and gaming interfaces. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep plum. Black text remains highly legible on this color, including body copy.
Questions about #8ca283
What is #8ca283 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ca283 is rgb(140, 162, 131), in HSL hsl(103, 14%, 57%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 19%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #8ca283?
#8ca283 pairs well with charcoal for crisp contrast, deep plum for a richer accent, and warm neutrals when you want its dusty yellow-green character to feel calm, grounded, and easy to layer.
Does #8ca283 look warm or cool?
#8ca283 reads as a muted, slightly warm green because its green base is softened by yellow undertones, though its low saturation keeps the overall impression balanced rather than sunny or vivid.
Is #8ca283 readable on white or black?
#8ca283 has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.61:1 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.