#AAC126 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Not quite lime and not quite mustard, #aac126 is a bright citron yellow with a green edge. Its strong saturation and mid lightness give it a glowing, energetic feel, which makes it a natural accent color for sale banners, construction signage, and bold brand moments. It flatters charcoal and deep navy far better than plain white, and black text on top reads at about 10.4:1, easily passing accessibility standards for body copy.
Questions about #aac126
What is #aac126 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aac126 is rgb(170, 193, 38), in HSL hsl(69, 67%, 45%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 80%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #aac126?
Charcoal and deep navy give #aac126 the contrast it needs, while muted plum keeps the pairing from feeling loud. Avoid placing it next to pale neutrals, where it tends to look washed out. charcoal is the safest starting point.
Can #aac126 be used as a text background?
Yes. Black text on #aac126 reaches about 10.4:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 minimum for WCAG AA body text. White text fails badly here, so stick with dark type.
Is #aac126 readable on white or black?
#aac126 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.36:1 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.