#ADE985 Hex Color
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High-energy and neon, #ade985 is a bright yellow-green that commands immediate attention. Because it is so saturated, this shade functions best as an accent color for gaming interfaces or sports branding rather than a large background. Since black text provides excellent 14.8:1 contrast against it, you can easily use this hex code for readable fine details.
Questions about #ade985
What is #ade985 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ade985 is rgb(173, 233, 133), in HSL hsl(96, 69%, 72%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 43%, 9%.
How can I use #ade985 effectively in a design?
#ade985 functions best as a focused accent or call-to-action color rather than a background. Because of its extreme saturation, it works exceptionally well against dark mode UI elements or black backgrounds where the 14.8:1 contrast ratio ensures perfect readability for text and icons.
Does #ade985 lean more yellow or green?
#ade985 is distinctly a yellow-green that balances the warmth of a citrus yellow with the vibrancy of a lime green. It sits squarely in the electric chartreuse family, making it feel more like a light source or high-visibility marker than a natural earth tone.
Is #ade985 readable on white or black?
#ade985 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.77:1 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.