#A6E244 Hex Color
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Reach for #a6e244 when a design needs a shot of energy. This bright lime is highly saturated and light, giving it a glowing, almost neon quality that suits energy drinks, sports branding, and gaming interfaces. It reads warm and lively, so it works best as an accent at around 10% of a palette rather than a full background. Pair it with charcoal for strong contrast; black text on this hex code hits about 13.6:1, well past AA for body text. For related warm hues, see other shades of yellow.
Questions about #a6e244
What is #a6e244 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6e244 is rgb(166, 226, 68), in HSL hsl(83, 73%, 58%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 70%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #a6e244?
Charcoal, deep navy, and plum all ground this bright lime and keep it from overwhelming a layout. Try it as a small accent against dark neutrals, where its neon quality reads sharpest.
What mood does the color #a6e244 convey?
It reads energetic and fresh, closer to a sports drink than a forest. The high saturation and lightness give it a glowing, youthful character often used in gaming and fitness branding.
Is #a6e244 readable on white or black?
#a6e244 has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.58:1 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.