#81E29C Hex Color
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Light and sparkling, this fresh green carries a soft mint undertone. #81e29c works best as a background for dark text, hitting about 13.3:1 contrast with black, which clears WCAG AA for body copy. Its glowing, organic quality suits eco branding, pharmacy, and garden palettes. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal to keep it from washing out next to white.
Questions about #81e29c
What is #81e29c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #81e29c is rgb(129, 226, 156), in HSL hsl(137, 63%, 70%) and in CMYK 43%, 0%, 31%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #81e29c?
Deep plum, navy, and charcoal all make #81e29c look fresher and more vivid. For a softer palette, anchor it with warm neutrals like sand so its brightness does not read as washed out.
Is #81e29c a good background for body text?
Yes. Black text on #81e29c reaches about 13.3:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requirement for small text. White text falls short, so keep type dark on this shade.
Is #81e29c readable on white or black?
#81e29c has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.29:1 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.