#A8C83D Hex Color
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A high-energy, acidic yellow-green, #a8c83d brings an unmistakable spark to any palette. Because it is so saturated, this shade works best as an accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays to create a modern, high-contrast look. Use the hex code #a8c83d for branding or UI elements that need to grab attention quickly.
Questions about #a8c83d
What is #a8c83d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8c83d is rgb(168, 200, 61), in HSL hsl(74, 56%, 51%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 70%, 22%.
What colors pair best with #a8c83d for a balanced palette?
Is #a8c83d suitable for text on a white background?
The #a8c83d color fails most standard web accessibility guidelines for readability when placed directly on white. Because it is so light and vibrant, always use it for small graphical accents or borders rather than body text to ensure users can read your content.
Is #a8c83d readable on white or black?
#a8c83d has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.99:1 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.