#A4D508 Hex Color
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Closer to new spring grass than to true green, this lime reads electric because of its very high saturation. The hex code #a4d508 glows on dark backgrounds but overwhelms large surfaces, so it works best as a small accent. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for sports, gaming, and energy drink designs.
Questions about #a4d508
What is #a4d508 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4d508 is rgb(164, 213, 8), in HSL hsl(74, 93%, 43%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 96%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #a4d508?
Is black or white text easier to read on #a4d508?
Black text. It reaches about a 12.1:1 contrast ratio, well above the WCAG AA 4.5:1 minimum, so small body text stays readable. White text falls short on this bright background.
Is #a4d508 readable on white or black?
#a4d508 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.09:1 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.