#8CF2A9 Hex Color
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Light and highly saturated, #8cf2a9 is a glowing green with a cool mint undertone and a fresh, almost sparkling finish. Its brightness suggests safety and harmony, while its clear green character suits sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and finance branding. Use it as a supporting tone or broad UI surface, with black text for strong, accessible contrast. The hex code is #8cf2a9.
Questions about #8cf2a9
What is #8cf2a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8cf2a9 is rgb(140, 242, 169), in HSL hsl(137, 80%, 75%) and in CMYK 42%, 0%, 30%, 5%.
Is #8cf2a9 warm or cool?
#8cf2a9 reads as a cool green because its hue leans toward mint rather than yellow, while its high lightness and saturation make it feel fresh and luminous. It can appear slightly warmer beside blue, but remains cool beside yellow greens.
Is #8cf2a9 suitable for text and UI backgrounds?
#8cf2a9 works well as a light background with black text, which reaches about a 15.4:1 contrast ratio and passes WCAG AA for body text. Avoid white text, since the pale, bright surface offers weak contrast and reduces readability.
Is #8cf2a9 readable on white or black?
#8cf2a9 has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.38:1 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.