#A8F79E Hex Color
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Bright, glowing, and fresh, #a8f79e is a light green with strong yellow undertones. Its high lightness gives it a sparkling, almost neon energy, which suits eco branding, wellness, and garden design. It works best as an accent or supporting tone, since it can wash out next to white. Black text on this hex code reads clearly at about 16.5:1 contrast, so it handles small copy well.
Questions about #a8f79e
What is #a8f79e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8f79e is rgb(168, 247, 158), in HSL hsl(113, 85%, 79%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 36%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #a8f79e?
The light green reads sharpest against dark anchors like charcoal or deep plum. It loses impact next to white, so keep it off pale backgrounds when you want it to stand out.
Is #a8f79e a warm or cool green?
Warm. Its yellow undertones and high lightness give it a sunny, springlike character rather than a cool, blue-leaning one. Use it where a fresh, optimistic tone fits the brief.
Can body text sit on #a8f79e?
Yes, if the text is black. Black on #a8f79e reaches about 16.5:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requires for body copy. White text fails, so stick with dark type.
Is #a8f79e readable on white or black?
#a8f79e has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.46:1 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.