#A1C5A2 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated green feels organic and gentle due to its low chroma. Because it is highly legible against black text, the hex code #a1c5a2 functions effectively as a base for clean, sustainable brand identities or healthcare UI. It appears washed out against pure white, so pair it with deeper charcoal or terracotta tones to prevent the palette from feeling flat.
Questions about #a1c5a2
What is #a1c5a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1c5a2 is rgb(161, 197, 162), in HSL hsl(122, 24%, 70%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 18%, 23%.
What colors pair best with #a1c5a2?
Because #a1c5a2 is a desaturated, dusty green, it works best when grounded by deeper neutrals like charcoal or warm terracotta to add necessary contrast. Pure white can make this shade appear washed out, so opt for off-white or dark charcoal text for better readability.
Is #a1c5a2 readable on white or black?
#a1c5a2 has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.02:1 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.