#AEFC8F Hex Color

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Like a fresh-cut lime wedge, #aefc8f is a light, glowing green that jumps off the screen. Its high saturation suits accents in sports branding, gaming UIs, and energy drink packaging. Next to white it can wash out, so ground it with deep navy. Black text on this hex code reads at about 17.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.

Questions about #aefc8f

What is #aefc8f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aefc8f is rgb(174, 252, 143), in HSL hsl(103, 95%, 77%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 43%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #aefc8f?
Dark, grounded tones work best. Try charcoal or deep navy for text and borders, since this bright lime needs contrast to stay crisp. Pale pastels tend to wash it out.
Is #aefc8f readable on white or black?
#aefc8f has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.12:1 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.