#A5F291 Hex Color
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#a5f291 is a high-key, neon green with a sparkling, energetic quality. Due to its brightness, it often overpowers neutral backgrounds and works best as a punchy 10% accent in UI elements like buttons or notification badges. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground the intensity. This hex code provides excellent readability for black text, ensuring accessibility even at small scales.
Questions about #a5f291
What is #a5f291 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5f291 is rgb(165, 242, 145), in HSL hsl(108, 79%, 76%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 40%, 5%.
How can I use #a5f291 without overwhelming my design?
#a5f291 functions best as a focused accent rather than a background color. Use it for small UI elements like notification badges or call-to-action buttons, where its high energy can draw the eye without clashing with more neutral interface elements.
What colors pair well with #a5f291 for a balanced palette?
This neon green pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its intensity. These dark, neutral tones provide the necessary contrast to make the vibrancy of #a5f291 stand out without creating visual fatigue for the viewer.
Is #a5f291 readable on white or black?
#a5f291 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.70:1 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.