#A2B053 Hex Color
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Muted and softly warm, #a2b053 is a pastel-leaning yellow-green with a mellow, lightly dusty finish. Its medium-light value brings a gentle, youthful energy to spring graphics, baby products, sale labels, and welcoming backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or dark brown; black text also reaches about 8.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #a2b053.
Questions about #a2b053
What is #a2b053 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2b053 is rgb(162, 176, 83), in HSL hsl(69, 37%, 51%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 53%, 31%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a2b053?
#a2b053 pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, muted terracotta, and warm cream because its dusty yellow-green base needs grounded contrast and restrained warmth without making the palette feel harsh or overly seasonal. Use it as a supporting tone, while charcoal text keeps interfaces crisp.
Does #a2b053 read as warm or cool?
#a2b053 reads warm because its muted yellow component is stronger than its green cast, while its moderate lightness keeps the effect gentle rather than vivid or strongly earthy in most palettes. That balance suits spring themes, youth-focused packaging, and friendly promotional sections.
Is #a2b053 readable on white or black?
#a2b053 has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.87:1 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.