#A0C381 Hex Color
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Soft as pear skin, this pastel lime carries a gray undertone that keeps it calm instead of electric. The hex code #a0c381 works as a dominant base in spring themes and nature branding, and it looks fresher beside plum or slate than beside white. Black text on it hits a 10.6:1 contrast ratio, well past AA for small type.
Questions about #a0c381
What is #a0c381 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0c381 is rgb(160, 195, 129), in HSL hsl(92, 35%, 64%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 34%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #a0c381?
Plum and slate blue make #a0c381 look fresher than beige or cream does. For a warmer, earthier pairing, terracotta plays off its yellow-green undertone nicely.
Is #a0c381 readable on white or black?
#a0c381 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.61:1 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.