#A6C449 Hex Color
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Not a true green, this lime carries a yellow undertone that keeps it glowing and fresh. The hex code #a6c449 works best as an accent on dark layouts, where it reads like an energy drink label. Black text on it hits about 10.6:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. Skip white text; it washes out fast.
Questions about #a6c449
What is #a6c449 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6c449 is rgb(166, 196, 73), in HSL hsl(75, 51%, 53%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 63%, 23%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a6c449?
Deep, dark neighbors work best: charcoal, eggplant, and navy all make #a6c449 glow without competing. Pairing it with bright yellow or orange oversaturates a layout, so keep those combinations small and occasional.
Is #a6c449 readable on white or black?
#a6c449 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.61:1 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.