#8EA846 Hex Color
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Far from neon, #8ea846 is a muted lime with a mossy, almost olive undertone. It reads organic rather than electric, which suits eco brands, gaming UIs, and anything outdoors. Pair it with deep plum or warm charcoal, and note that black text sits comfortably on it while white does not.
Questions about #8ea846
What is #8ea846 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8ea846 is rgb(142, 168, 70), in HSL hsl(76, 41%, 47%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 58%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #8ea846?
Deep plum, burnt orange, and warm charcoal all bring out the earthy side of #8ea846 without clashing. Skip pastels nearby, since they can make it look flat.
Can I use #8ea846 as a background color?
Yes for large text and headings. Black text on #8ea846 passes contrast requirements at roughly 7.8:1, but white text falls short, so avoid light type on top of it.
Is #8ea846 readable on white or black?
#8ea846 has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.83:1 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.