#A3E089 Hex Color
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This high-key, light-saturated lime brings immediate energy to UI buttons or playful branding. Because #a3e089 is so bright, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a large background. It pairs well against deep charcoal or dark navy text for strong readability. While you might use it for high-energy graphics, be careful not to muddy it while mixing gray. The hex code for this lime is #a3e089.
Questions about #a3e089
What is #a3e089 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3e089 is rgb(163, 224, 137), in HSL hsl(102, 58%, 71%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 39%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #a3e089?
Should I use #a3e089 as a background color?
Avoid using #a3e089 for large background areas because its high saturation can quickly overwhelm the viewer and cause eye fatigue. Instead, reserve this bright lime for small, punchy accent elements like call-to-action buttons or highlighted icons.
Is #a3e089 readable on white or black?
#a3e089 has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.58:1 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.