#AAD93D Hex Color
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Reach for lime when a design needs instant energy. Sports branding, energy drinks, and gaming interfaces all suit its glowing, high-saturation character. The hex code #aad93d is a bright yellow-green, and it works best as a 10% accent or a bold button color, since it can overwhelm larger areas. Black text on it hits about 12.7:1 contrast, so it passes WCAG AA for small type. To see where that yellow edge comes from, read about what colors make yellow.
Questions about #aad93d
What is #aad93d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aad93d is rgb(170, 217, 61), in HSL hsl(78, 67%, 55%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 72%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #aad93d?
Deep charcoal and navy let its glow stand out without clashing. Earthy terracotta works too, but keep #aad93d as the accent so it never takes over the whole palette.
Is #aad93d readable on white or black?
#aad93d has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.70:1 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.