#8EDB72 Hex Color
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Not a soft sage or a muted olive, #8edb72 is lime green at full energy. Its high lightness and strong saturation give it a bright, almost glowing quality. Use it as an accent in eco branding, sports, or gaming, and let deep plum or charcoal carry the heavier palette work. Black text passes accessibility checks easily here, with contrast near 12.5:1.
Questions about #8edb72
What is #8edb72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8edb72 is rgb(142, 219, 114), in HSL hsl(104, 59%, 65%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 48%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #8edb72?
Deep plum and charcoal make #8edb72 look brighter by contrast, while warm browns pull it toward earthy, garden-style palettes. Avoid pale pastels, which wash it out.
Is #8edb72 readable on white or black?
#8edb72 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.52:1 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.