#8CA50B Hex Color
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This bold, yellowish-green sits between lime and olive. With high saturation and a warm temperature, #8ca50b demands attention and works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy for a sharp, modern contrast that avoids looking muddy. The hex code for this high-energy shade is #8ca50b, which offers enough contrast to support small, readable black text.
Questions about #8ca50b
What is #8ca50b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ca50b is rgb(140, 165, 11), in HSL hsl(70, 88%, 35%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 93%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #8ca50b?
Is #8ca50b appropriate for web text?
While #8ca50b offers enough contrast to support small black text, it is generally too vibrant and visually demanding for long-form reading. Use it sparingly for call-to-action buttons or small UI accents to maintain accessibility without overwhelming the user interface.
Is #8ca50b readable on white or black?
#8ca50b has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.50:1 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.