#80DE14 Hex Color
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This hyper-saturated lime green commands immediate attention. Due to its intense brightness, use #80de14 as a small accent color rather than a primary background. It works best in high-energy contexts like sports or gaming interfaces. Black text offers excellent readability against this hex code. Pair it with dark charcoal grays to ground the color and create a sharp, balanced interface design.
Questions about #80de14
What is #80de14 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80de14 is rgb(128, 222, 20), in HSL hsl(88, 83%, 47%) and in CMYK 42%, 0%, 91%, 13%.
How do I use #80de14 in web design?
This shade is extremely vibrant and functions best as a small interface accent rather than a primary background color. To maintain readability and balance, pair it with deep, neutral tones like charcoal or matte black to ground the intense luminosity.
What text color works best over #80de14?
Pure black text provides the highest contrast and readability against this specific lime green hex code. Because the color is so bright, avoid using white or light gray text, which will wash out and become difficult for users to read quickly.
Is #80de14 readable on white or black?
#80de14 has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.37:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.