#8CB357 Hex Color
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This muted lime green feels earthy and organic, avoiding the neon intensity of brighter greens. Because it is desaturated, it works well as a supporting background rather than a loud accent. The hex code is #8cb357. Black text is highly legible against this tone, maintaining an 8.7:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with soft charcoals or deep espresso browns for a grounded, modern palette.
Questions about #8cb357
What is #8cb357 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8cb357 is rgb(140, 179, 87), in HSL hsl(85, 38%, 52%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 51%, 30%.
What colors pair well with the muted green of #8cb357?
Is #8cb357 readable on white or black?
#8cb357 has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.70:1 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.