#A0B98E Hex Color
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Hex code #a0b98e is a pastel lime with a gray undertone that keeps it soft instead of bright. Its very low saturation gives it a gentle, easygoing feel, which suits spring themes, baby products, and nature-inspired designs. Use it as a dominant background or supporting tone; black text stays readable on it at roughly 9.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #a0b98e
What is #a0b98e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0b98e is rgb(160, 185, 142), in HSL hsl(95, 23%, 64%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 23%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #a0b98e?
#a0b98e pairs best with terracotta, warm browns, and muted charcoal. Its gray undertone flatters other desaturated earth tones, so keep highly saturated colors to small accents rather than full blocks.
Is #a0b98e readable on white or black?
#a0b98e has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.82:1 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.