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#8ED788 color code is #8ED788. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #8ed788.

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#8ED788 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #8ED788 is 0.5613. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.72:1 against white and 12.23:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#8ED788 on white1.72:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#8ED788 on black12.23:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #8ED7881.72:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #8ED78812.23:1AAA

#8ED788 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #8ED788?+
The hex code for #8ED788 is #8ED788. In RGB it's rgb(142, 215, 136), and in HSL it's hsl(115, 50%, 69%).
What is the RGB value of #8ED788?+
#8ED788 in RGB is (142, 215, 136). Written in CSS: rgb(142, 215, 136).
What is the CMYK value of #8ED788?+
#8ED788 converts to CMYK(34%, 0%, 37%, 16%) for print. Hex equivalent is #8ED788.
Is #8ed788 a warm or cool color?+
#8ED788 (#8ED788) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 115° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #8ed788 belong to?+
#8ED788 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 115°, 50%, 69% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #8ed788 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#8ED788 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.72:1 — 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 #8ed788?+
The nearest Pantone match for #8ED788 (#8ED788) is 3156 C Soft Fern, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #8ED788 in design

Practical guidance for using #8ed788 (#8ED788) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#8ED788 (#8ED788) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #8ED788 (#8ED788) 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

#8ED788 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

#8ED788 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.