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#8CB540 Color — #8CB540

Complete color reference for #8CB540: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#8CB540
RGBrgb(140, 181, 64)
HSLhsl(81, 48%, 48%)
HSVhsv(81, 65%, 71%)
CMYKC:23% M:0% Y:65% K:29%
CSS Color#8CB540
Decimal9221440
Luminance0.3899

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#8CB540 on White
Ratio: 2.39:1 — Fail
#8CB540 on Black
Ratio: 8.8:1 — AAA
White on #8CB540
Ratio: 2.39:1 — Fail
Black on #8CB540
Ratio: 8.8:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F9FBF5
100#EEF4E2
200#DDE9C6
300#CBDEA9
400#B4CF83
500#8CB540
600#709133
700#546D26
800#38481A
900#232D10

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #8CB540?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(140, 181, 64). The red channel is 140, green is 181, and blue is 64 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #8CB540?

The HSL value is hsl(81, 48%, 48%). Hue is 81°, saturation is 48%, and lightness is 48%.

Does #8CB540 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #8CB540 achieves a 2.39:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 8.8:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #8CB540?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #8CB540 is #6940B5.