#AACA46 Hex Color

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High-saturation lime, #aaca46 delivers an energetic, yellow-leaning punch. Because of its intense brightness, this shade works best as a sharp accent rather than a full background. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or navy to create a balanced look. The hex code #aaca46 supports black text easily, making it readable for UI components or gaming interfaces that require bold visual contrast.

Questions about #aaca46

What is #aaca46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aaca46 is rgb(170, 202, 70), in HSL hsl(75, 55%, 53%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 65%, 21%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #aaca46 in a design layout?
#aaca46 works best as an accent color, making it perfect for creating contrast against charcoal or navy backgrounds. Because of its intense brightness, avoid using it for large text blocks, as it can be visually overwhelming and hard to read.
Is #aaca46 readable on white or black?
#aaca46 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.24:1 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.