#A4E788 Hex Color
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High-energy and luminous, this acidic lime green demands attention in any interface. Because of its intense saturation, #a4e788 works best as a sharp UI accent or button color rather than a background. It maintains excellent readability against black text, creating strong contrast. The hex code for this electric shade is #a4e788, making it a natural choice for gaming aesthetics and energetic sports branding.
Questions about #a4e788
What is #a4e788 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4e788 is rgb(164, 231, 136), in HSL hsl(102, 66%, 72%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 41%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #a4e788 for UI design?
Because #a4e788 is highly saturated and acidic, it pairs best with strong neutrals like charcoal or deep navy to anchor the design. These dark tones create necessary contrast, preventing the lime from becoming visually overwhelming while maintaining a modern, high-energy aesthetic.
Is #a4e788 a good choice for text?
Using #a4e788 for text is generally discouraged because it lacks sufficient contrast against white or light backgrounds, creating significant accessibility issues. It functions much better as an interactive UI element, such as a call-to-action button, provided the text overlaid on top is black.
Is #a4e788 readable on white or black?
#a4e788 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.36:1 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.