#A8E17C Hex Color
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#a8e17c is a light, glowing lime with a yellow undertone and high saturation. It shines as an accent or call-to-action color on dark interfaces, where its sparkle reads as fresh and energetic. Next to white it can wash out, so treat it as a highlight rather than a base. Black text sits comfortably on it at roughly 13.7:1 contrast. The hex code #a8e17c fits sports branding, energy drinks, and gaming palettes.
Questions about #a8e17c
What is #a8e17c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8e17c is rgb(168, 225, 124), in HSL hsl(94, 63%, 68%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 45%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #a8e17c?
Pair #a8e17c with deep, saturated tones like charcoal, navy, or plum so its brightness stays an accent instead of taking over. Muted neutrals such as warm gray also calm it down.
Is #a8e17c readable on white or black?
#a8e17c has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.72:1 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.