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#A4EC4B color code is #A4EC4B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a4ec4b.

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#A4EC4B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A4EC4B is 0.6839. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.43:1 against white and 14.68:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A4EC4B on white1.43:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A4EC4B on black14.68:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A4EC4B1.43:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A4EC4B14.68:1AAA

#A4EC4B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A4EC4B?+
The hex code for #A4EC4B is #A4EC4B. In RGB it's rgb(164, 236, 75), and in HSL it's hsl(87, 81%, 61%).
What is the RGB value of #A4EC4B?+
#A4EC4B in RGB is (164, 236, 75). Written in CSS: rgb(164, 236, 75).
What is the CMYK value of #A4EC4B?+
#A4EC4B converts to CMYK(31%, 0%, 68%, 7%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A4EC4B.
Is #a4ec4b a warm or cool color?+
#A4EC4B (#A4EC4B) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 87° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a4ec4b belong to?+
#A4EC4B belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 87°, 81%, 61% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #a4ec4b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A4EC4B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.43:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a4ec4b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A4EC4B (#A4EC4B) is 3115 C Apple, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A4EC4B in design

Practical guidance for using #a4ec4b (#A4EC4B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A4EC4B (#A4EC4B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A4EC4B (#A4EC4B) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#A4EC4B flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#A4EC4B works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.