#A5E814 Hex Color
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Not a soft pastel green, #a5e814 is neon lime at full saturation, glowing with a strong yellow lean that sits near other shades of yellow. That intensity makes it best as an accent, roughly 10% of a palette, paired with charcoal or deep plum. Black text reads clearly on it at about 14.2:1 contrast. Use the hex code #a5e814 for gaming, sports, and energy drink designs.
Questions about #a5e814
What is #a5e814 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5e814 is rgb(165, 232, 20), in HSL hsl(79, 84%, 49%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 91%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #a5e814?
Charcoal and deep plum both ground its intensity, while a near-black navy gives it a sportier feel. Avoid pairing it with other bright neons, which compete for attention.
Does #a5e814 read warm or cool?
It reads warm. The heavy yellow undertone pulls it toward citrus and sunshine rather than cool forest greens, which is why it feels energetic even next to plain neutrals.
Is #a5e814 readable on white or black?
#a5e814 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.