#8EB675 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, pastel lime offers a grounded, organic feel perfect for spring-themed branding or soft UI backgrounds. Because #8eb675 provides strong contrast with black text, it works well for readable body copy. To keep your design from feeling washed out, pair this hex code with a sharp, deep charcoal or a warm, dark brown to provide necessary structure and visual weight.
Questions about #8eb675
What is #8eb675 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8eb675 is rgb(142, 182, 117), in HSL hsl(97, 31%, 59%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 36%, 29%.
What colors pair best with #8eb675 in a design?
Deep charcoal or warm dark brown tones provide the best contrast for #8eb675, preventing this soft green from appearing washed out. These darker neutrals ground the pastel tone and add necessary visual weight for a balanced, professional look.
Is #8eb675 suitable for text-heavy interface design?
Yes, #8eb675 offers surprisingly strong contrast when paired with black or near-black text, making it a viable choice for UI backgrounds. Always test your specific contrast ratio in your design tool to ensure it remains legible for all users.
Is #8eb675 readable on white or black?
#8eb675 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.09:1 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.