#A1D490 Hex Color
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#a1d490 is a light, softened green with gentle yellow undertones and moderate saturation. Its airy finish suggests freshness, growth, and dependable calm without feeling stark. Use the hex code #a1d490 as a spacious background for spring, wellness, gardening, or sustainable brands, pairing it with charcoal or warm navy. Black text remains highly readable, while white can look washed out.
Questions about #a1d490
What is #a1d490 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1d490 is rgb(161, 212, 144), in HSL hsl(105, 44%, 70%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 32%, 17%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a1d490?
#a1d490 pairs well with charcoal, warm navy, and muted terracotta, giving its light green enough contrast while preserving a natural feel; charcoal suits text, navy adds stability, and terracotta brings a warmer accent.
Is #a1d490 warm or cool?
#a1d490 reads as a gently warm green because its softened hue leans toward yellow rather than blue, while its lightness keeps the effect airy, balanced, and approachable in most palettes and interfaces.
Does #a1d490 work with black or white text?
#a1d490 works much better with black or very dark text than with white text: its light, bright surface creates strong contrast against black, while white text can look faint and lose readability.
Is #a1d490 readable on white or black?
#a1d490 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.33:1 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.