#A0B154 Hex Color
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Reach for #a0b154 when a design needs a mellow yellow that leans toward chartreuse. Its low saturation keeps the tone soft and pastel, so it fits spring packaging, baby products, and sale graphics. The hex code #a0b154 works best as a supporting tone or accent, flattering deep plum better than the usual neutrals. Black text reads clearly on it at about 8.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #a0b154
What is #a0b154 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0b154 is rgb(160, 177, 84), in HSL hsl(71, 37%, 51%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 53%, 31%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a0b154?
#a0b154 pairs well with deep plum, charcoal, and warm brown, which bring out its soft yellow side. Skip pure white backgrounds, where it can look washed out, and try it against darker neighbors instead.
Is #a0b154 readable on white or black?
#a0b154 has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.91:1 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.