#A0C81C Hex Color
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This high-saturation lime is a punchy, energetic yellow-green that commands immediate attention. Because it is so bright, it functions best as a pop-of-color accent or a call-to-action button rather than a primary background. Pair it with charcoal grays for high contrast that remains legible. The hex code for this electric shade is #a0c81c, which offers enough contrast to support small black text.
Questions about #a0c81c
What is #a0c81c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0c81c is rgb(160, 200, 28), in HSL hsl(74, 75%, 45%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 86%, 22%.
How should I use #a0c81c in a professional interface?
Because #a0c81c is highly saturated and intense, it functions best as a pop-of-color accent rather than a primary background color. Use it sparingly for call-to-action buttons or highlights to ensure it commands attention without overwhelming your primary design elements.
Is #a0c81c readable on white or black?
#a0c81c has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.77:1 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.