#A8D65E Hex Color
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This bright, high-chroma green sits between chartreuse and spring grass. Because #a8d65e is so vivid, it works best as a 10% accent color rather than a main background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoals or navy, which ground its intensity. The hex code #a8d65e provides excellent contrast against black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or notification badges.
Questions about #a8d65e
What is #a8d65e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8d65e is rgb(168, 214, 94), in HSL hsl(83, 59%, 60%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 56%, 16%.
How should I incorporate #a8d65e into a color palette?
Use #a8d65e as a precise accent color rather than a primary background because of its high intensity. It balances beautifully against charcoal or deep navy, which anchor its brightness and prevent the design from feeling overwhelming for users.
Is #a8d65e readable on white or black?
#a8d65e has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.44:1 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.