#AEDD68 Hex Color
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#aedd68 is a high-energy, acidic lime with powerful yellow undertones that command attention. Because it is so saturated, use this hex code sparingly as a 10% accent rather than a dominant base. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or navy blue to ground its intensity. Since it provides high contrast with black text, it is an effective choice for buttons and UI elements in gaming or sports branding.
Questions about #aedd68
What is #aedd68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aedd68 is rgb(174, 221, 104), in HSL hsl(84, 63%, 64%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 53%, 13%.
How should I effectively use #aedd68 in a user interface?
Because #aedd68 is highly saturated and intense, it works best as a 10% accent color rather than a primary background. Use it for call-to-action buttons or status indicators to draw the eye, while pairing it with charcoal text to maintain readability.
What colors pair well with #aedd68 to create a balanced palette?
To ground the intensity of #aedd68, pair it with deep, cool neutrals like navy or charcoal. These dark tones provide the necessary contrast to stop the lime from vibrating against the background, keeping your design layout clean and professional.
Is #aedd68 readable on white or black?
#aedd68 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.34:1 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.