#A5D740 Hex Color
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This high-intensity yellow-green is sharp, energetic, and demands attention. Because it is so saturated, #a5d740 works best as an accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or deep navy blues to ground its intensity. The hex code for this electric lime is #a5d740, and it offers excellent contrast when paired with black text for accessible, readable typography.
Questions about #a5d740
What is #a5d740 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5d740 is rgb(165, 215, 64), in HSL hsl(80, 65%, 55%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 70%, 16%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
How should I use #a5d740 in a design project?
Use #a5d740 primarily as a vibrant accent to grab attention without overwhelming your layout. It functions best when placed against high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep navy, which anchor its sharpness and keep your overall design from feeling too chaotic or unbalanced.
Is #a5d740 readable on white or black?
#a5d740 has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.39:1 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.