#A8EA7C Hex Color
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Light and punchy, #a8ea7c is a lime green with a fresh, almost neon glow. Its high brightness makes it a strong accent color for sports branding, energy drinks, and gaming interfaces. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy to keep the glow in check. Black text on this hex code reads at about 14.7:1, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #a8ea7c
What is #a8ea7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8ea7c is rgb(168, 234, 124), in HSL hsl(96, 72%, 70%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 47%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #a8ea7c?
Charcoal, deep navy, and dark plum all make #a8ea7c glow without overwhelming a design. Skip pale grays and soft pastels, since they let this bright green dominate the whole palette.
Is black or white text better on #a8ea7c?
Black text is the safer choice. It reaches about 14.7:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small body text, while white text falls well short of the 4.5:1 requirement.
Does #a8ea7c work as a background color?
It works for buttons, badges, and small UI surfaces, but full-page backgrounds feel loud fast. Use it as an accent in a 60/30/10 layout and let darker greens or neutrals carry the base.
Is #a8ea7c readable on white or black?
#a8ea7c has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.72:1 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.