#A3DE2A Hex Color
A sparkling yellow-green with electric energy
The hex code #a3de2a is a bright, high-chroma yellow-green with a fresh, glowing finish. Its medium lightness gives designs energetic lift and suggests growth, while its strong saturation suits nature brands, sports graphics, gaming interfaces, and energy drink packaging. Use it as a 10% accent beside deep navy or charcoal, since black text remains highly readable at about 13.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #a3de2a
What is #a3de2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3de2a is rgb(163, 222, 42), in HSL hsl(80, 73%, 52%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 81%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #a3de2a?
#a3de2a pairs best with deep navy, charcoal, and muted violet, which absorb its intense brightness and give layouts a clearer visual anchor in a balanced layout. Use darker tones for text, navigation, or framing.
Is #a3de2a readable on white or black?
#a3de2a has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.03:1 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.