#E4FFAA Hex Color
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This luminous lime shade carries a high-key intensity that commands immediate attention. Because it sits so close to white, it functions best as a pop of color for UI buttons or small branding accents rather than large backgrounds. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or matte black, which provide the necessary contrast for readability. The hex code #e4ffaa is ideal for projects needing an energetic, fresh aesthetic.
Questions about #e4ffaa
What is #e4ffaa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4ffaa is rgb(228, 255, 170), in HSL hsl(79, 100%, 83%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 33%, 0%.
Is #e4ffaa suitable for large background areas?
Using #e4ffaa as a primary background color often overwhelms the eye due to its proximity to white and intense brightness. It functions much more effectively as a pop of color for call-to-action buttons, small branding accents, or data visualization highlights.
Is #e4ffaa readable on white or black?
#e4ffaa has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.18:1 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.