#8EAF62 Hex Color
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#8eaf62 is a pastel lime with a muted, yellow-green cast. Its low saturation keeps the mood gentle and springlike, so it works well as a dominant background for wellness brands, baby products, and seasonal packaging. Black text on it reaches about 8.5:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy. It reads warmer and friendlier beside plum or slate than next to brighter greens.
Questions about #8eaf62
What is #8eaf62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8eaf62 is rgb(142, 175, 98), in HSL hsl(86, 32%, 54%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 44%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #8eaf62?
#8eaf62 pairs well with deep plum, slate blue, and charcoal, which let its muted warmth stand out. Skip bright greens and pure white nearby, as both wash it out.
Is #8eaf62 readable on white or black?
#8eaf62 has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.45:1 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.