#A4ED87 Hex Color
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A bright, high-lightness green with a yellow lean, #a4ed87 glows like new spring growth. The saturation keeps it fresh without tipping into neon, though it can wash out next to white. Best used as an accent in sports and gaming brands, or as a CTA on dark layouts. Its hex code sits light enough that black text passes AA contrast on top of it.
Questions about #a4ed87
What is #a4ed87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4ed87 is rgb(164, 237, 135), in HSL hsl(103, 74%, 73%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 43%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #a4ed87?
#a4ed87 pairs well with deep, dark anchors like charcoal, navy, or plum, which let its brightness pop. Earthy neutrals such as warm taupe also tame its energy for softer palettes.
Is #a4ed87 a good background color for text?
Yes, for black text. #a4ed87 is light enough to reach about 15:1 contrast with black, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. White text on it fails, so keep white type off this color.
What does #a4ed87 convey in a design?
#a4ed87 signals growth, energy, and freshness, which is why it shows up in sports branding, energy drinks, and gaming. Its high lightness keeps the mood upbeat rather than heavy or serious.
Is #a4ed87 readable on white or black?
#a4ed87 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.04:1 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.