#A0A580 Hex Color
A dusty, desaturated olive green
This dusty, desaturated olive shade functions well as a mellow, earthy background. Because it sits between yellow and green, the hex code #a0a580 offers high readability for black text. Avoid using it for small, critical UI elements, where it may appear muddy. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground the composition without losing its soft, positive character.
Questions about #a0a580
What is #a0a580 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0a580 is rgb(160, 165, 128), in HSL hsl(68, 17%, 57%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 22%, 35%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #a0a580 for a balanced design?
#a0a580 pairs effectively with deep charcoal or dark slate blue to ground the composition. Because it sits between yellow and green, using these cooler, darker tones creates a sophisticated contrast that prevents the olive shade from appearing too muddy on the screen.
Should I use #a0a580 for buttons or small UI text?
Avoid using #a0a580 for small, critical UI elements or fine text, as its desaturated nature can cause it to lose visibility against light backgrounds. It performs much better as a large-scale background element or in decorative areas where high-contrast accessibility is not the primary requirement.
Is #a0a580 readable on white or black?
#a0a580 has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.18:1 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.