Acid Green color: hex code #8FFE09
Acid Green has the hex code #8FFE09. It is a vivid yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.1% red, 99.6% green and 3.5% blue (143, 254, 9).
Its hue angle is 87°, with 99% saturation and 52% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 44% cyan, 0% magenta, 96% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.35:1).
Acid Green (#8FFE09) color codes
| HEX | #8FFE09 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(143, 254, 9) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.1%, 99.6%, 3.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(87, 99%, 52%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(87, 96%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(44%, 0%, 96%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.2, -62.89, 85.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.2, 106.25, 126.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.818, 76.74, 12.604) | |
| Decimal | 9436681 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Acid Green, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #8FFE09 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8FFE09 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #8FFE09 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ffe900Protanopia
no red cones#fae03aDeuteranopia
no green cones#8df4d8Tritanopia
no blue cones#e3e3e3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8ffe09; }
.text { color: #8ffe09; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8ffe09; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(143 254 9 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8ffe09, #14fe09); }Similar colors
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See #8FFE09 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #8FFE09?
- #8FFE09 is a vivid yellow-green known as Acid Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Acid Green?
- The RGB value is 143, 254, 9: 143 red, 254 green and 9 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Acid Green?
- The complementary color is #7809FE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8FFE09?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.35:1 and white text 1.28:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.