#BAEA5E Hex Color
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This high-saturation yellow-green feels electric and synthetic, working best as an accent color for gaming or fitness interfaces. Its extreme lightness can overwhelm surrounding elements, so reserve it for buttons or small callouts. Black text remains readable against this hue with a 15.0:1 contrast ratio, ensuring strict accessibility standards are met. The hex code for this neon lime is #baea5e.
Questions about #baea5e
What is #baea5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #baea5e is rgb(186, 234, 94), in HSL hsl(81, 77%, 64%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 60%, 8%.
How do I use #baea5e without overwhelming my design?
Reserve #baea5e for small, high-impact elements like primary buttons, hover states, or data visualizations where you need to draw immediate attention. Because it is highly saturated, it works best when anchored by neutral grays or charcoal to keep the overall interface readable and balanced.
Is #baea5e readable on white or black?
#baea5e has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.01:1 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.