#A5E000 Hex Color
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This high-chroma, neon lime demands attention with its intense, zesty character. Because it sits on the lighter side of the spectrum, #a5e000 functions best as a sharp accent or a bold call-to-action button rather than a large background. Pair it with dark grays or deep charcoals to make the color pop. It offers excellent legibility for black text, scoring a strong 13.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a5e000
What is #a5e000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5e000 is rgb(165, 224, 0), in HSL hsl(76, 100%, 44%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 100%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #a5e000?
#a5e000 works best when balanced against deep neutrals that ground its intense luminosity. Pair it with charcoal or deep graphite to ensure legibility and create a sophisticated, high-contrast design that allows the lime pop to stand out effectively.
Is #a5e000 readable on white or black?
#a5e000 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.26:1 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.