#AEF78A Hex Color
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This bright, neon lime is high in saturation and light in value, radiating a synthetic, energetic glow. Because it is so intense, it works best as an accent color for gaming or sports branding rather than a large background. Pair this hex code #aef78a with deep charcoal or black text, which provides enough contrast to remain readable while anchoring the sharp, sparkling energy of the green.
Questions about #aef78a
What is #aef78a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aef78a is rgb(174, 247, 138), in HSL hsl(100, 87%, 75%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 44%, 3%.
Where should I use #aef78a in a design system?
This shade works effectively as a functional accent color, such as for active buttons, notifications, or specific gaming UI elements. Avoid using #aef78a for large background areas or body text, as its high saturation can quickly cause eye fatigue for viewers.
Is #aef78a readable on white or black?
#aef78a has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.47:1 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.