#A4BD4C Hex Color
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A mellow lime with a warm yellow undertone. #a4bd4c reads fresh and easygoing rather than sharp, which makes it a solid accent in sports, nature, and budget-friendly branding. It flatters deep plum and charcoal better than the usual white. With about a 10:1 contrast ratio behind black text, this hex code also holds up as a background for small copy.
Questions about #a4bd4c
What is #a4bd4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4bd4c is rgb(164, 189, 76), in HSL hsl(73, 46%, 52%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 60%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #a4bd4c?
Deep plum, charcoal, and warm browns all flatter #a4bd4c. Its yellow undertone keeps it from clashing with earth tones, which suits nature and outdoor palettes.
Is #a4bd4c readable on white or black?
#a4bd4c has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.96:1 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.