#84A81E Hex Color
Vibrant, intense lime with electric energy
#84a81e is a loud, saturated lime with an intense, yellow-green character that demands attention. Because it is so dominant, this hue works best as a small accent rather than a background color. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its energy. The hex code for this vivid shade is #84a81e, which offers excellent readability when used with black text.
Questions about #84a81e
What is #84a81e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #84a81e is rgb(132, 168, 30), in HSL hsl(76, 70%, 39%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 82%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #84a81e?
#84a81e works most effectively when balanced by deep, neutral tones that ground its high energy. Pair it with charcoal or dark slate gray to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look that prevents the lime from feeling overwhelming.
How should I use #84a81e in a design layout?
Use #84a81e exclusively as a small, deliberate accent color rather than a primary background or large-scale element. Its intense, yellow-green character is designed to draw the eye, making it ideal for call-to-action buttons, icons, or specific, limited typographic highlights.
Is #84a81e readable on white or black?
#84a81e has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.60:1 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.