#A9F59A Hex Color
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#a9f59a is a light, high-saturation green with a yellowish cast and a luminous, almost neon quality. Its fresh energy suits sustainability, organic products, gardening, and pharmacy branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep forest green or charcoal, since it can feel washed out against white. Black text remains highly readable, with about 16.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #a9f59a.
Questions about #a9f59a
What is #a9f59a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9f59a is rgb(169, 245, 154), in HSL hsl(110, 82%, 78%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 37%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #a9f59a?
#a9f59a pairs well with deep forest green, charcoal, and other dark neutrals that anchor its bright yellow-green energy while preserving contrast and balance, making them strong choices for text, borders, and surrounding interface elements. White backgrounds can make it feel washed out.
Is #a9f59a readable on white or black?
#a9f59a has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.21:1 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.