#ADD136 Hex Color
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This bright, neon lime green carries high saturation and a distinctly yellow undertone. Because it commands so much attention, #add136 works best as a punchy accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted slate grays to ground its intensity. With a strong contrast ratio against black, this hex code is an effective choice for button states or calls-to-action that require high visibility.
Questions about #add136
What is #add136 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #add136 is rgb(173, 209, 54), in HSL hsl(74, 63%, 52%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 74%, 18%.
What colors pair well with the neon intensity of #add136?
This vibrant lime green works best when grounded by deep, neutral tones that absorb its visual energy. Pair #add136 with charcoal or slate grays to balance the saturation, or use it against deep black for high-contrast, modern interface elements.
Is #add136 suitable for large-scale text or backgrounds?
Due to its high brightness and neon quality, #add136 is generally too overwhelming for large backgrounds or body text. It is most effective as a functional accent, such as button states, toggles, or small graphical icons that require immediate user attention.
Is #add136 readable on white or black?
#add136 has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.95:1 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.