#8DB003 Hex Color
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Fresh-cut grass with a shot of yellow, this lime shade is loud and full of energy. The hex code #8db003 works best as an accent: buttons, highlights, sports branding. It flatters deep navy and charcoal, and black text stays readable on it at 8.3:1 contrast. Keep it small, it can overwhelm a layout at full scale.
Questions about #8db003
What is #8db003 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8db003 is rgb(141, 176, 3), in HSL hsl(72, 97%, 35%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 98%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #8db003?
Deep navy and charcoal ground #8db003 and keep its brightness in check. Warm plums and burgundy also work, giving the lime a richer, less acidic feel.
Is #8db003 readable on white or black?
#8db003 has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.34:1 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.