#ACE255 Hex Color
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#ace255 is a high-energy, neon lime that demands attention. Because of its extreme brightness, it functions best as a punchy accent color rather than a dominant base. It pairs surprisingly well with dark, moody grays when you want to avoid mixing gray manually. The hex code #ace255 offers excellent contrast for black text, ensuring readability even in small interface elements.
Questions about #ace255
What is #ace255 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ace255 is rgb(172, 226, 85), in HSL hsl(83, 71%, 61%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 62%, 11%.
What colors pair best with the neon lime of #ace255?
Because #ace255 is extremely saturated, it performs best when balanced by deep, neutral tones like charcoal or dark navy. Using these dark, moody grays allows the neon brightness of the lime to pop without overwhelming the entire design.
Is #ace255 readable on white or black?
#ace255 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.76:1 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.