#A0EA85 Hex Color

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#a0ea85 is an electric, high-chroma lime green. Its extreme brightness makes it difficult as a full-screen background, but it shines as a vivid accent color for UI elements or buttons. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or matte black for high contrast, as black text is readable against this shade. It brings a punch of energy to gaming or sport-focused designs.

Questions about #a0ea85

What is #a0ea85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0ea85 is rgb(160, 234, 133), in HSL hsl(104, 71%, 72%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 43%, 8%.
What colors pair best with #a0ea85?
Because #a0ea85 is extremely bright, it is best balanced by deep, neutral tones that anchor the design. Pair it with charcoal or matte black for high-contrast, accessible UI elements, or use a soft slate to tone down its intensity.
Is #a0ea85 suitable for text or background usage?
Avoid using #a0ea85 as a full-screen background or as a primary color for body text, as its high luminosity often makes reading difficult. Instead, utilize this lime green specifically for buttons, call-to-action indicators, or small graphical highlights.
Is #a0ea85 readable on white or black?
#a0ea85 has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.60:1 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.