#A1C188 Hex Color
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Reach for this pastel lime when a spring layout needs green without the punch. The hex code #a1c188 is a tinted, low-saturation shade of lime with a soft yellow undertone, so it reads gentle instead of electric. Use it as a supporting tone behind black text, which clears WCAG AA at roughly 10.5:1 contrast. Just know it can wash out next to white, so anchor it with darker greens or warm neutrals.
Questions about #a1c188
What is #a1c188 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1c188 is rgb(161, 193, 136), in HSL hsl(94, 31%, 65%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 30%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #a1c188?
Darker, richer tones bring out the best in #a1c188. Try it with charcoal text or pair it with terracotta and plum for a warm, grounded palette. Next to plain white it tends to fade.
Is #a1c188 readable on white or black?
#a1c188 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.49:1 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.