#ABC117 Hex Color
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#abc117 is a high-energy, chartreuse-leaning yellow with a bright, neon quality. Because of its intensity, it works best as a punchy 10 percent accent rather than a background color. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or deep navy to ground its natural brightness. It remains highly legible with black text, making it a functional choice for alerts or call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #abc117
What is #abc117 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #abc117 is rgb(171, 193, 23), in HSL hsl(68, 79%, 42%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 88%, 24%.
What color combinations work best with #abc117?
Is #abc117 a good choice for text or background elements?
Avoid using #abc117 as a full-page background, as its high saturation can overwhelm the viewer. It excels as a 10 percent accent color for call-to-action buttons or alert icons, where it remains highly legible when paired with black or dark grey text.
Is #abc117 readable on white or black?
#abc117 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.37:1 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.