#A2B586 Hex Color

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#a2b586 is a dusty, pastel lime with enough gray in it to read soft rather than bright. It shines as a background for spring themes, baby products, and calm nature branding, though it can wash out beside pure white. Pair it with charcoal; black text on this hex code clears WCAG AA at about 9.5:1.

Questions about #a2b586

What is #a2b586 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2b586 is rgb(162, 181, 134), in HSL hsl(84, 24%, 62%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 26%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #a2b586?
Its gray undertone makes it easy to pair with deep, muted shades like charcoal or terracotta. Warm earth tones flatter its dusty green without competing for attention.
Is #a2b586 readable on white or black?
#a2b586 has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.49:1 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.