#A5E587 Hex Color

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This high-key, neon green brings immediate energy to a palette. Because #a5e587 is so saturated and light, it works best as a punchy accent rather than a background. Use it sparingly against charcoal or deep navy to make the color pop without overwhelming the viewer. With its excellent contrast against black text, the hex code #a5e587 is a smart choice for buttons or call-to-action elements.

Questions about #a5e587

What is #a5e587 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5e587 is rgb(165, 229, 135), in HSL hsl(101, 64%, 71%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 41%, 10%.
What colors pair well with the neon green #a5e587?
Because #a5e587 is highly saturated, it pairs best with dark neutrals like charcoal or navy to ground the visual. Using deep, muted tones prevents the green from overwhelming your interface while keeping the high-contrast appeal for important UI elements.
Is #a5e587 readable on white or black?
#a5e587 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.15:1 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.