#90D516 Hex Color
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This high-saturation lime is aggressive and demands attention. Because it leans heavily toward yellow, the hex code #90d516 works best as a 10% accent rather than a base color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep, dark charcoal grays rather than white, which can make it appear washed out. If you need similar yellow shades that offer slightly more restraint, look elsewhere.
Questions about #90d516
What is #90d516 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90d516 is rgb(144, 213, 22), in HSL hsl(82, 81%, 46%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 90%, 16%.
Why does #90d516 look washed out against white?
Because #90d516 is so highly saturated and leans toward yellow, placing it against a stark white background reduces its visual impact and clarity. It performs significantly better when contrasted against deep charcoal or dark gray tones to ground the intensity.
How should I use #90d516 in a design project?
Treat #90d516 as a high-impact accent color rather than a base or primary shade. Using it for small UI elements like buttons, call-to-action highlights, or warning icons allows you to leverage its energetic, attention-grabbing nature without overwhelming the user interface.
Is #90d516 readable on white or black?
#90d516 has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.71:1 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.