What color is #8CC56D?

#8CC56D is a medium green. In RGB it is rgb(140, 197, 109), and in HSL hsl(99, 43%, 60%).

Is #8CC56D accessible as text?

On white, #8CC56D has a contrast ratio of 2.03:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.32:1 (passes). For text placed on #8CC56D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #8CC56D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-400 (#00D492).

What colors go well with #8CC56D?

#8CC56D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A66DC5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #8CC56D below.

Is #8CC56D good for buttons?

#8CC56D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #8CC56D — white text only reaches 2.03:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #8CC56D the same as CSS darkseagreen?

No — #8CC56D is not the CSS named color darkseagreen, but darkseagreen (#8FBC8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#8CC56D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #8CC56D

Not just a swatch — here's how #8CC56D works with other colors. Named schemes with #8CC56D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #8CC56D Secondary #4E6B3A Accent #AE6B00 Surface #EFEAD6 Anchor #3D2F21

Pistachio leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #8CC56D Accent #A8C4B9 Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #193648

Pistachio opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #8CC56D Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B7B09F Ink #2B2723

Pistachio sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #8CC56D Secondary #AE6B00 Accent #697B4B Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Pistachio as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #8CC56D Secondary #D2E7C8 Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Pistachio is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Pistachio carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #8CC56D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 53/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 42/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 71/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #8CC56D with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 9.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9F1E4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #6FC56D — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #8CC56D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #8CC56D;
  --color-base-rgb: 140 197 109;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.3% 0.133 135.4);
  --color-50: #F6FBF4;
  --color-100: #E8F4E1;
  --color-200: #D1E8C5;
  --color-300: #AFD39C;
  --color-400: #8EBD75;
  --color-500: #6FA055;
  --color-600: #597C46;
  --color-700: #425936;
  --color-800: #2D3B26;
  --color-900: #1D2419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pistachio: {
    50: '#F6FBF4',
    100: '#E8F4E1',
    200: '#D1E8C5',
    300: '#AFD39C',
    400: '#8EBD75',
    500: '#6FA055',
    600: '#597C46',
    700: '#425936',
    800: '#2D3B26',
    900: '#1D2419',
  },
}

$base: #8CC56D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F6FBF4;
$base-100: #E8F4E1;
$base-200: #D1E8C5;
$base-300: #AFD39C;
$base-400: #8EBD75;
$base-500: #6FA055;
$base-600: #597C46;
$base-700: #425936;
$base-800: #2D3B26;
$base-900: #1D2419;
$base-hover: #6BAF46;
$base-subtle: #DDEAD6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#8CC56D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F6FBF4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E8F4E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D1E8C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#AFD39C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#8EBD75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#6FA055",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#597C46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#425936",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#2D3B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1D2419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #8CC56D

Color Lab

Pairs with #8CC56D

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