#A5E361 Hex Color
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Reach for #a5e361 when a design needs energy: energy drink labels, sports kits, gaming interfaces. This bright lime gets its glow from high saturation and lightness, so it works best as an accent, not a full background. Black text passes contrast on it easily, and when it overwhelms a palette, mixing gray tones down its neon edge.
Questions about #a5e361
What is #a5e361 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5e361 is rgb(165, 227, 97), in HSL hsl(89, 70%, 64%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 57%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #a5e361?
#a5e361 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and plum, which calm its neon brightness. Skip soft pastels, they tend to wash out beside it.
Is #a5e361 readable on white or black?
#a5e361 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.76:1 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.