#A3CF16 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Somewhere between a ripe lime and a tennis court, #a3cf16 hits the eye with high saturation and a warm yellow undertone. It reads fresh and slightly neon, so it works best as a small accent rather than a full background. Pair it with charcoal or deep plum for real contrast. Black text on this hex code clears WCAG AA at about 11.5:1.
Questions about #a3cf16
What is #a3cf16 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3cf16 is rgb(163, 207, 22), in HSL hsl(74, 81%, 45%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 89%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #a3cf16?
Charcoal and deep plum make #a3cf16 look sharper than navy does, since the yellow undertone in the lime warms up dark neighbors. Keep it under ten percent of a palette so it stays an accent, not a wall of glare.
Is black or white text better on #a3cf16?
Black text. The contrast sits around 11.5:1, well past the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1, so small body text stays readable. White text drops far too low to pass.
Is #a3cf16 readable on white or black?
#a3cf16 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.49:1 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.