#8CC444 Hex Color
Bright lime with a neon pulse
Reach for this bright lime when a design needs an energy hit, whether that is an energy drink label, sports branding, or a gaming interface. #8cc444 is highly saturated and fairly light, so it shines as an accent on dark backgrounds rather than a full page fill, where it can overwhelm. Black text on it reads clearly at about 10.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #8cc444
What is #8cc444 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8cc444 is rgb(140, 196, 68), in HSL hsl(86, 52%, 52%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 65%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #8cc444?
#8cc444 pairs best with dark, grounded tones like charcoal or deep navy, which let its brightness pop without competition. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so darker companions usually work better.
Is #8cc444 readable on white or black?
#8cc444 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.09:1 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.