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#8C904C color code is #8C904C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #8c904c.

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#8C904C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #8C904C is 0.2604. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.38:1 against white and 6.21:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#8C904C on white3.38:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#8C904C on black6.21:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #8C904C3.38:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #8C904C6.21:1AA

#8C904C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #8C904C?+
The hex code for #8C904C is #8C904C. In RGB it's rgb(140, 144, 76), and in HSL it's hsl(64, 31%, 43%).
What is the RGB value of #8C904C?+
#8C904C in RGB is (140, 144, 76). Written in CSS: rgb(140, 144, 76).
What is the CMYK value of #8C904C?+
#8C904C converts to CMYK(3%, 0%, 47%, 44%) for print. Hex equivalent is #8C904C.
Is #8c904c a warm or cool color?+
#8C904C (#8C904C) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 64° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #8c904c belong to?+
#8C904C belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 64°, 31%, 43% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #8c904c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#8C904C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.38:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #8c904c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #8C904C (#8C904C) is 17-0535 Moss Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #8C904C in design

Practical guidance for using #8c904c (#8C904C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#8C904C (#8C904C) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.2:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #8C904C (#8C904C) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow 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

#8C904C 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

#8C904C 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.