#AEC97E Hex Color
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A soft, unsaturated lime, #aec97e brings a fresh, organic feeling to digital interfaces. This hex code works well as a dependable background because it maintains high contrast with black text. While it fits perfectly with spring-inspired branding, avoid pairing it with bright whites. It looks far more grounded when set against deep charcoal or rich earthy browns.
Questions about #aec97e
What is #aec97e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aec97e is rgb(174, 201, 126), in HSL hsl(82, 41%, 64%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 37%, 21%.
What colors pair best with #aec97e?
#aec97e looks most sophisticated when grounded by darker, natural tones. Pair it with deep charcoal or rich earthy browns for a balanced look. Avoid using pure white with #aec97e, as the stark contrast can make the green appear washed out.
Is #aec97e readable on white or black?
#aec97e has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.45:1 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.