#81A690 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated green has a muted quality that leans into organic and sustainable branding. Because it lacks intense chroma, #81a690 functions best as a supporting background tone rather than a dominant splash of color. It offers excellent legibility for small black text, easily passing accessibility standards. Use this hex code alongside warm creams or soft grays to maintain a balanced, stable design palette.
Questions about #81a690
What is #81a690 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #81a690 is rgb(129, 166, 144), in HSL hsl(144, 17%, 58%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 13%, 35%.
What colors pair best with #81a690 for a balanced design?
Pair #81a690 with warm creams or soft grays to create a stable, organic aesthetic. For higher contrast, this muted green works effectively against charcoal text while maintaining excellent legibility standards for professional interfaces.
Is #81a690 readable on white or black?
#81a690 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.79:1 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.