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#8BC34A color code is #8BC34A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #8bc34a.

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#8BC34A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #8BC34A is 0.4501. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.10:1 against white and 10.00:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#8BC34A on white2.10:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#8BC34A on black10.00:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #8BC34A2.10:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #8BC34A10.00:1AAA

#8BC34A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #8BC34A?+
The hex code for #8BC34A is #8BC34A. In RGB it's rgb(139, 195, 74), and in HSL it's hsl(88, 50%, 53%).
What is the RGB value of #8BC34A?+
#8BC34A in RGB is (139, 195, 74). Written in CSS: rgb(139, 195, 74).
What is the CMYK value of #8BC34A?+
#8BC34A converts to CMYK(29%, 0%, 62%, 24%) for print. Hex equivalent is #8BC34A.
Is #8bc34a a warm or cool color?+
#8BC34A (#8BC34A) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 88° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #8bc34a belong to?+
#8BC34A belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 88°, 50%, 53% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #8bc34a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#8BC34A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.1:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #8bc34a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #8BC34A (#8BC34A) is 15-0343 Greenery, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #8BC34A in design

Practical guidance for using #8bc34a (#8BC34A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#8BC34A (#8BC34A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #8BC34A (#8BC34A) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#8BC34A flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#8BC34A works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.