#A4D86A Hex Color
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This bright lime green carries high chroma, making it punchy and energetic. Designers identify this specific shade by the hex code #a4d86a. Because it offers a 12.6:1 contrast ratio against black text, it remains readable for UI elements or sharp graphical accents. It pairs cleanly with deep charcoal grays to ground the intensity, but avoid using it as a full-page background to keep the interface comfortable.
Questions about #a4d86a
What is #a4d86a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4d86a is rgb(164, 216, 106), in HSL hsl(88, 59%, 63%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 51%, 15%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #a4d86a for design palettes?
This bright lime green works best when grounded by dark, neutral tones like charcoal or deep slate, which effectively balance its high energy. For a more adventurous palette, try adding soft, desaturated violets or warm terracotta accents to create a sophisticated, modern contrast.
Is #a4d86a readable on white or black?
#a4d86a has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.60:1 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.