#8FAD17 Hex Color
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Bright and strongly saturated, #8fad17 is a yellow-green with a slightly earthy olive undertone. Its high chroma brings energy and attention to calls to action, sports graphics, gaming interfaces, and nature-led accents. The hex code #8fad17 works best as a small accent with dark charcoal or navy, since its intensity can overwhelm full backgrounds. Black text reaches about 8.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #8fad17
What is #8fad17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8fad17 is rgb(143, 173, 23), in HSL hsl(72, 77%, 38%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 87%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #8fad17 in a design?
Is #8fad17 suitable for text and backgrounds?
#8fad17 works well behind black text, reaching about an 8.2:1 contrast ratio, which clears WCAG AA for normal body text and supports readable labels, controls, and headings in many interfaces. Its bright, saturated surface can feel intense across large areas, so use it selectively for panels, controls, or accents.
Is #8fad17 readable on white or black?
#8fad17 has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.15:1 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.