#AEE283 Hex Color
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Reach for #aee283 when a design needs a bright lime that stays easy on the eyes. Its high lightness and mellow saturation read fresh and glowing, without harsh neon edges. The color works best as an accent against deep navy or charcoal, and black text passes contrast checks on it with room to spare. Use the hex code #aee283 for sports graphics, energy drink branding, and game interfaces.
Questions about #aee283
What is #aee283 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aee283 is rgb(174, 226, 131), in HSL hsl(93, 62%, 70%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 42%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #aee283?
Deep navy, charcoal, and plum all make #aee283 look brighter and cleaner than it does next to white. For a softer palette, pair it with sage or warm gray.
Is #aee283 readable on white or black?
#aee283 has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.00:1 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.