#A0B790 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated shade of green feels earthy and gentle. Because of its low chroma, #a0b790 serves best as a supporting tone in nature-inspired palettes rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal greys or deep terracottas to ground its softness. The hex code is #a0b790, and its high contrast allows for clear black text readability in UI applications.
Questions about #a0b790
What is #a0b790 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0b790 is rgb(160, 183, 144), in HSL hsl(95, 21%, 64%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 21%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #a0b790?
#a0b790 works best when balanced against high-contrast, grounding tones. Specifically, pairing it with deep charcoal creates a sophisticated, modern look, while adding terracotta or warm clay tones introduces a natural, organic warmth that complements its dusty quality.
Is #a0b790 suitable for text-heavy UI designs?
Yes, #a0b790 provides enough contrast to remain legible when paired with solid black text in user interfaces. Because of its medium-light value, it is safer to use for large-scale backgrounds or UI elements rather than small, fine-print typography.
Is #a0b790 readable on white or black?
#a0b790 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.67:1 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.