#A1B49A Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated lime offers a muted green tone with strong gray undertones. Because #a1b49a is so desaturated, it avoids the artificial brightness of standard lime and works well as a subtle background. Pair it with soft charcoal or deep slate for a balanced, professional look. Black text remains highly legible against this hex code, making it an excellent choice for clean, readable interface design.
Questions about #a1b49a
What is #a1b49a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1b49a is rgb(161, 180, 154), in HSL hsl(104, 15%, 65%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 14%, 29%.
What colors pair best with #a1b49a for a balanced UI?
#a1b49a works beautifully when anchored by deep neutral tones like charcoal or slate, which provide the necessary contrast for readability. These dark companions ground the muted green, preventing the design from feeling washed out while maintaining a sophisticated, professional aesthetic.
Is #a1b49a suitable for use as a primary interface background?
Yes, this color is an excellent choice for backgrounds because its high level of desaturation prevents it from overpowering other UI elements. It remains soft on the eyes, allowing black or dark gray text to stand out with high legibility and clear contrast.
Is #a1b49a readable on white or black?
#a1b49a has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.51:1 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.