#A9DC6B Hex Color

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Bright and high-energy, #a9dc6b is a neon lime that demands attention. Because of its high chroma, use this color sparingly as a 10% accent rather than a full background to avoid eye fatigue. It pairs surprisingly well with dark charcoal or deep eggplant. Black text remains perfectly readable against this hex code, ensuring your mixing gray palettes stay accessible.

Questions about #a9dc6b

What is #a9dc6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9dc6b is rgb(169, 220, 107), in HSL hsl(87, 62%, 64%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 51%, 14%.
How should I use #a9dc6b in a design project?
Use #a9dc6b as a high-impact accent color rather than a main background, keeping it to about 10% of your total layout to prevent eye fatigue. It draws immediate attention to buttons, calls-to-action, or specific highlights within a minimalist interface.
What colors complement #a9dc6b for a balanced palette?
This neon lime pairs exceptionally well with deep, dark neutrals like charcoal or eggplant to ground its intensity. Using high-contrast dark tones creates a balanced look that keeps the screen readable while maintaining the energy of the bright green.
Is #a9dc6b readable on white or black?
#a9dc6b has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.13:1 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.