#A3E855 Hex Color
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#a3e855 is an intense, neon-leaning lime that demands attention. Due to its extreme saturation, this color works best as a 10% accent rather than a base. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals or dark purples to ground the energy. Because black text maintains a high 14.2:1 contrast ratio against it, typography remains crisp. The hex code for this shade is #a3e855.
Questions about #a3e855
What is #a3e855 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3e855 is rgb(163, 232, 85), in HSL hsl(88, 76%, 62%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 63%, 9%.
How should I use #a3e855 in web design?
Use #a3e855 sparingly as a 10% accent rather than a base, because its extreme saturation can quickly overwhelm users if applied too broadly across a page. It works best to draw the eye toward call-to-action buttons or navigation highlights against dark interfaces.
What colors complement #a3e855 for a balanced palette?
Pair #a3e855 with deep charcoal or dark purples to provide the necessary visual contrast to ground its high energy. These dark, muted tones prevent the neon lime from feeling chaotic while ensuring typography remains crisp and legible for the reader.
Is #a3e855 readable on white or black?
#a3e855 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.23:1 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.