#A1C990 Hex Color
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This pastel green is desaturated and airy, offering a gentle alternative to vivid citrus tones. Because it maintains high lightness, #a1c990 serves well as a neutral base for UI backgrounds or branding that requires a soft, organic feel. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or muted plum, which prevents the shade from looking washed out. Black text remains highly legible against this hue for body content.
Questions about #a1c990
What is #a1c990 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1c990 is rgb(161, 201, 144), in HSL hsl(102, 35%, 68%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 28%, 21%.
How can I use #a1c990 effectively in interface design?
#a1c990 functions best as a calming background color in UI designs where you need a neutral, organic base that does not distract from content. It maintains high legibility with black text, making it a reliable choice for readable body sections.
What colors pair well with #a1c990?
Is #a1c990 readable on white or black?
#a1c990 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.27:1 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.