#AED939 Hex Color
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Reach for lime when a design needs a jolt of energy. Sports brands, energy drinks, and gaming interfaces lean on this bright, light yellow-green, whose hex code is #aed939. Its high saturation makes it glow, but it reads best as an accent or on dark backgrounds rather than a full page. Black text passes contrast on #aed939, and it pairs well with charcoal or deep navy.
Questions about #aed939
What is #aed939 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aed939 is rgb(174, 217, 57), in HSL hsl(76, 68%, 54%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 74%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #aed939?
Charcoal, deep navy, and dark plum all balance its brightness. This light green also warms up next to terracotta or muted olive without clashing.
Is black or white text better on #aed939?
Black text is the clear choice, with about 12.8:1 contrast, well above WCAG AA for body copy. White text fails on this light green and should be avoided.
Is #aed939 readable on white or black?
#aed939 has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.78:1 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.