#8CA322 Hex Color
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Fairly saturated but mellow, #8ca322 sits between yellow and lime with an olive warmth. It reads organic and lively at once, which suits sports branding, sale graphics, and nature products. Black text passes AA contrast on it, even at small sizes. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, since large blocks can turn muddy next to white.
Questions about #8ca322
What is #8ca322 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ca322 is rgb(140, 163, 34), in HSL hsl(71, 65%, 39%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 79%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #8ca322?
Charcoal grounds its yellow undertone far better than plain white, and deep plum gives it a richer contrast for brand palettes. Cream softens it into an earthy, natural scheme.
Can #8ca322 be used as a text background?
Yes. Black text on #8ca322 reaches about 7.4:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA and AAA for body text. White text falls short, so keep it for large decorative type only.
Is #8ca322 readable on white or black?
#8ca322 has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.37:1 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.