#8CA677 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted lime leans heavily into an earthy aesthetic. Because it is highly unsaturated, #8ca677 acts best as a supporting tone or background rather than a vibrant pop. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or warm terracotta, avoiding the standard bright green clichés. High contrast black text remains readable, making it a reliable choice for long-form UI copy where legibility is priority.
Questions about #8ca677
What is #8ca677 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ca677 is rgb(140, 166, 119), in HSL hsl(93, 21%, 56%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 28%, 35%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #8ca677?
#8ca677 functions as an earthy neutral that anchors bold contrasts exceptionally well. It pairs naturally with deep charcoal for high-readability text or warm terracotta to highlight its organic undertones without overwhelming the design.
Is #8ca677 suitable for UI design text?
Using #8ca677 for long-form body text is discouraged because its low contrast against white backgrounds often fails accessibility standards. It serves better as a subtle background or a soft container color, allowing darker elements to pop reliably.
Is #8ca677 readable on white or black?
#8ca677 has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.83:1 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.