#AADE8A Hex Color
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A pale, yellowish lime, #aade8a brings a fresh and youthful energy to any palette. This bright shade works best as an accent color rather than a dominant base, as its high luminosity can overpower softer hues. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy for a striking contrast that keeps designs grounded. The hex code for this spring-inspired tone is #aade8a.
Questions about #aade8a
What is #aade8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aade8a is rgb(170, 222, 138), in HSL hsl(97, 56%, 71%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 38%, 13%.
What colors pair best with #aade8a for a balanced design?
Should I use #aade8a as a primary background color?
It is generally better to use #aade8a as an accent color. Because of its high luminosity and yellowish undertones, applying it over large areas can strain the eyes and make reading text difficult without significant contrast adjustments.
Is #aade8a readable on white or black?
#aade8a has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.52:1 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.