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#8ABA1D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8ABA1D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8ABA1D Color Information

#8ABA1D RGB value is (138, 186, 29). The hex color red value is 138, green is 186, and blue is 29. Its HSL format shows a hue of 78°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of42 percent. The CMYK process values are 26 percent, 0 percent, 84 percent, 27percent.

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#8ABA1D Color Meaning

color #8ABA1D conveys botanical sharpness, functional vibrancy, and grounded brightness. Color #8ABA1D is a deep yellow-green that mirrors the rind of the #8ABA1D fruit—tart, aromatic, and slightly bitter. Unlike lime, #8ABA1D carries earth; unlike olive, #8ABA1D radiates. In agricultural and herbal branding, #8ABA1D hue signals potency and purity, especially in essential oils, organic cleaners, and botanical medicine. Psychological studies link such green-yellows to increased perceived efficacy in natural product claims. In UI/UX design, color #8ABA1D functions as a high-engagement accent for “active” states, eco-metrics, and freshness indicators. #8ABA1D offers strong contrast against deep greys and meets accessibility standards with proper text weighting. Print consistency is high on uncoated stocks, enhancing its artisanal appeal in packaging and labeling. Consumer testing shows higher trust in brands using color #8ABA1D versus brighter greens—likely due to its plausible naturalism. Culturally, color #8ABA1D reflects protection through potency—ritual fruit, medicinal rind, cleansing oil. #8ABA1D appears in heritage wellness, sustainable cleaning, and apothecary design as a symbol of nature that acts. Spiritually, #8ABA1D aligns with the solar plexus and heart chakras in tandem: clarity that cares. Designers choose color #8ABA1D when they want to signal vibrancy with purpose. Its sharpness is functional, not harsh.

Color Conversion

Convert #8ABA1D across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#8ABA1D
RGB
rgb(138, 186, 29)
HSL
hsl(78°, 73%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(26%, 0%, 84%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(78°, 84%, 73%)
XYZ
28.2619 40.6098 7.5113
Yxy
40.6098 0.3700 0.5317
Hunter Lab
63.7258 -6.1240 6.8947
CIE-Lab
69.9017 -36.5390 66.0809

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red138 / 255 (54%)
54%
Green186 / 255 (73%)
73%
Blue29 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#8ABA1D harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#8ABA1D harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #8ABA1D for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8ABA1D appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#8ABA1D

protanopia

#9f9f43

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8ABA1D;

Text Color

color: #8ABA1D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8ABA1D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8ABA1D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8ABA1D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8ABA1D 0%, #536f11 100%);

#8ABA1D Color FAQs

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