#ADEA56 Hex Color
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This high-energy neon lime is intense and exceptionally bright. Because it is so saturated, #adea56 works best as an accent color in gaming interfaces or sports branding rather than a full background. It pairs well with deep charcoal to ground the intensity. The hex code for this glowing lime is #adea56, which provides enough contrast to make black text readable at any size.
Questions about #adea56
What is #adea56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #adea56 is rgb(173, 234, 86), in HSL hsl(85, 78%, 63%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 63%, 8%.
How can I use #adea56 effectively in a design without overwhelming the viewer?
#adea56 is exceptionally bright and works best as a sharp accent color rather than a primary background element. Pair this neon lime with deep, neutral tones like charcoal or matte black to ground the saturation and maintain readability.
Is #adea56 readable on white or black?
#adea56 has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.68:1 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.