#84A006 Hex Color
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#84a006 is an intense, saturated lime that commands immediate attention. This high-energy shade works best as a 10% accent color to highlight buttons or calls to action rather than a large background. It pairs surprisingly well with deep, moody charcoals. Because black text maintains strong contrast against this hue, it remains readable for interface details. Use this hex code sparingly to maintain impact without overwhelming your layout.
Questions about #84a006
What is #84a006 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #84a006 is rgb(132, 160, 6), in HSL hsl(71, 93%, 33%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 96%, 37%.
How should I use #84a006 in a UI design?
Because #84a006 is so high-energy, it functions best as a focused 10% accent color for interactive elements like buttons, toggles, or calls to action. It creates immediate visual impact without overwhelming the user or fatiguing the eye.
What colors complement #84a006?
This vibrant lime pairs beautifully with deep, moody charcoal to create a sophisticated, modern contrast. The darkness of the neutral grounds the intensity of the green, making your interface or graphic elements look clean, readable, and professional.
Is #84a006 readable on white or black?
#84a006 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.01:1 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.