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#8BE486 color code is #8BE486. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #8be486.

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#8BE486 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #8BE486 is 0.6270. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.55:1 against white and 13.54:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#8BE486 on white1.55:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#8BE486 on black13.54:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #8BE4861.55:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #8BE48613.54:1AAA

#8BE486 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #8BE486?+
The hex code for #8BE486 is #8BE486. In RGB it's rgb(139, 228, 134), and in HSL it's hsl(117, 64%, 71%).
What is the RGB value of #8BE486?+
#8BE486 in RGB is (139, 228, 134). Written in CSS: rgb(139, 228, 134).
What is the CMYK value of #8BE486?+
#8BE486 converts to CMYK(39%, 0%, 41%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #8BE486.
Is #8be486 a warm or cool color?+
#8BE486 (#8BE486) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 117° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #8be486 belong to?+
#8BE486 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 117°, 64%, 71% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #8be486 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#8BE486 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.55:1 — 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 #8be486?+
The nearest Pantone match for #8BE486 (#8BE486) is 3163 C Soft Spring, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #8BE486 in design

Practical guidance for using #8be486 (#8BE486) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#8BE486 (#8BE486) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #8BE486 (#8BE486) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if 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

#8BE486 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. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#8BE486 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.