#A5E87D Hex Color
Electric neon lime with intense yellow energy
#a5e87d is a high-key, sparkling lime with intense yellow undertones. This neon green feels energetic and synthetic rather than natural, making it an ideal choice for bold accent buttons or UI alerts rather than large backgrounds. It demands attention and pairs surprisingly well with deep, matte charcoal grays. Because this hex code has a high luminous value, black text remains perfectly legible against it.
Questions about #a5e87d
What is #a5e87d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5e87d is rgb(165, 232, 125), in HSL hsl(98, 70%, 70%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 46%, 9%.
When should I use #a5e87d in my user interface design?
Use #a5e87d primarily for high-impact call-to-action buttons or system alert highlights where you need to grab user attention immediately. It functions best as a small, deliberate accent because its high luminosity can quickly overwhelm a layout if applied to large backgrounds.
Which colors create a balanced palette with #a5e87d?
This vibrant lime pairs best with deep, neutral tones that ground its synthetic intensity. Try combining it with charcoal for text or dark, desaturated blues to provide enough contrast so the neon green feels purposeful rather than chaotic in your design scheme.
Is #a5e87d readable on white or black?
#a5e87d has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.43:1 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.