#A4BF49 Hex Color
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Not a true neon lime. #a4bf49 is a muted, yellow-leaning green, fresh and slightly opalescent in bright light. Its medium lightness keeps black text readable at about 10.1:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. Best used as a supporting tone or small accent beside plum or charcoal, since it can turn muddy across wide backgrounds. The hex code suits sports and energy branding.
Questions about #a4bf49
What is #a4bf49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4bf49 is rgb(164, 191, 73), in HSL hsl(74, 48%, 52%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 62%, 25%.
What text color works best on #a4bf49?
Black text. It reaches roughly 10.1:1 contrast on #a4bf49, well above the 4.5:1 required for WCAG AA body text. White text falls short, so keep it off small type.
What colors pair well with #a4bf49?
Deep plum and charcoal flatter its yellow undertone better than plain neutrals. Keep it as a 10 percent accent so the green stays lively instead of muddy.
Is #a4bf49 readable on white or black?
#a4bf49 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.12:1 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.