#82C69D Hex Color
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#82c69d is a pastel green with a soft, muted glow. Its low saturation reads gentle and fresh, which suits wellness branding, organic packaging, and gardening sites. It works best as a large background or supporting tone rather than a bold accent. Pair it with charcoal text for readability; black on #82c69d reaches about 10.5:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #82c69d
What is #82c69d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #82c69d is rgb(130, 198, 157), in HSL hsl(144, 37%, 64%) and in CMYK 34%, 0%, 21%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #82c69d?
Charcoal gives #82c69d the most contrast and keeps layouts grounded. For warmer schemes, terracotta adds contrast without clashing, while cream softens the green further. Avoid bright whites, which can wash it out.
Is #82c69d readable on white or black?
#82c69d has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.51:1 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.