#A1B091 Hex Color
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The hex code #a1b091 is a pastel, ashy lime with very low saturation and a soft gray-green cast. Its light, dusty value suggests peace, gentleness, and steady growth. Use it as a supporting tone for spring branding, nature-led packaging, or calm UI backgrounds. Black text reaches about 9.1:1 contrast here, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #a1b091
What is #a1b091 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1b091 is rgb(161, 176, 145), in HSL hsl(89, 16%, 63%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 18%, 31%.
Does #a1b091 read as warm or cool?
It reads as a muted, slightly cool green-lime because its low saturation and gray cast soften the yellow-green base, while its light value keeps the color gentle rather than earthy or heavy. Pair it with charcoal, warm white, terracotta, or deep navy.
Is #a1b091 readable on white or black?
#a1b091 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.13:1 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.