#A1D183 Hex Color
Soft Lime with a Sparkling Edge
Not a sharp citrus green, #a1d183 is a pastel lime softened with white. Its high lightness and gentle saturation read fresh and easygoing, which suits spring layouts, baby products, and nature branding. Black text clears contrast on it at about 12:1, so it holds up as a full background. Pair it with deep plum or navy to keep the sweetness in check.
Questions about #a1d183
What is #a1d183 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1d183 is rgb(161, 209, 131), in HSL hsl(97, 46%, 67%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 37%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #a1d183?
Deep plum, navy, and charcoal all ground #a1d183 without overpowering its softness. For warmer palettes, muted terracotta or peach keeps the pairing friendly.
Is #a1d183 readable on white or black?
#a1d183 has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.96:1 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.