#8CD454 Hex Color
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#8cd454, the hex code for this lively lime, carries a warm, glowing energy from its strong saturation. Black text hits about 11.7:1 contrast against it, enough for AA small body text. Use it as a 10% accent alongside deep plum or muted neutrals; at full backgrounds it can shout or wash out next to white. Sports brands and gaming UI put that punch to good use.
Questions about #8cd454
What is #8cd454 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8cd454 is rgb(140, 212, 84), in HSL hsl(94, 60%, 58%) and in CMYK 34%, 0%, 60%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #8cd454?
Deep plum, charcoal, and navy all balance the brightness of #8cd454, letting it read as a punchy accent. Soft pastels are a risky match because they make this lime look harsh by comparison.
Is #8cd454 readable on white or black?
#8cd454 has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.66:1 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.