#8DDFA7 color
The hex color #8DDFA7 is a light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 55.3% red, 87.5% green and 65.5% blue (141, 223, 167).
Its hue angle is 139°, with 56% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 37% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Jovial Jade (#88DDAA), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.25:1).
#8DDFA7 color codes
| HEX | #8DDFA7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(141, 223, 167) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(55.3%, 87.5%, 65.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(139, 56%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(139, 37%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 0%, 25%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.5, -36.77, 19.72) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.5, 41.73, 151.8) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.345, 61.226, 46.033) | |
| Decimal | 9297831 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #8DDFA7, 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 #8DDFA7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.25:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #8DDFA7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.25:1 | 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 #8DDFA7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfd3a4Protanopia
no red cones#d2caaaDeuteranopia
no green cones#7eddd0Tritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #8ddfa7; }
.text { color: #8ddfa7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #8ddfa7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(141 223 167 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #8ddfa7, #8ddfd0); }
Similar colors
#88ddaaJovial Jade#7ed89aEnchanted Emerald#a3efb8Ultra Mint#93e9beSeafoam Green#7ad7adTadorna Teal#ace1afCeladon#a8e4a0Grape Green#acddafBig Spender
Questions
- What color is #8DDFA7?
- #8DDFA7 is a light, moderate green, closest to the named color Jovial Jade. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #8DDFA7?
- The RGB value is 141, 223, 167: 141 red, 223 green and 167 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #8DDFA7?
- The complementary color is #DF8DC5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #8DDFA7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.25:1 and white text 1.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.