#A8DB42
A medium, moderate green closely aligning with Yellowgreen.
About #A8DB42
The hex code #A8DB42 represents a beautifully specific shade of green. Designers often compare it to the standard color Yellowgreen. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 168, 219, and 66.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 23% Cyan, 0% Magenta, 70% Yellow, and 14% Black. With a hue angle of 80.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the green spectrum.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#A8DB42
RGB168, 219, 66
HSL80.0°, 68.0%, 55.9%
CMYK23%, 0%, 70%, 14%
HSV80.0°, 69.9%, 85.9%
LAB81.5, -38.0, 66.3
XYZ42.5, 59.4, 14.4
Decimal11066178
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.63:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
12.88:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.56:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.95:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A8DB42;
}
.text-color {
color: #A8DB42;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A8DB42;
}