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#8ECCA9 color code is #8ECCA9. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #8ecca9.

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#8ECCA9 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #8ECCA9 is 0.5180. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.85:1 against white and 11.36:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#8ECCA9 on white1.85:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#8ECCA9 on black11.36:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #8ECCA91.85:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #8ECCA911.36:1AAA

#8ECCA9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #8ECCA9?+
The hex code for #8ECCA9 is #8ECCA9. In RGB it's rgb(142, 204, 169), and in HSL it's hsl(146, 38%, 68%).
What is the RGB value of #8ECCA9?+
#8ECCA9 in RGB is (142, 204, 169). Written in CSS: rgb(142, 204, 169).
What is the CMYK value of #8ECCA9?+
#8ECCA9 converts to CMYK(30%, 0%, 17%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #8ECCA9.
Is #8ecca9 a warm or cool color?+
#8ECCA9 (#8ECCA9) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 146° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #8ecca9 belong to?+
#8ECCA9 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 146°, 38%, 68% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #8ecca9 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#8ECCA9 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.85:1 — 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 #8ecca9?+
The nearest Pantone match for #8ECCA9 (#8ECCA9) is 622 C Pantone 622 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #8ECCA9 in design

Practical guidance for using #8ecca9 (#8ECCA9) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#8ECCA9 (#8ECCA9) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #8ECCA9 (#8ECCA9) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. 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

#8ECCA9 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

#8ECCA9 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.