#A2BD8E Hex Color
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#a2bd8e is a muted, pastel green with gray and yellow undertones. Its soft, dusty saturation creates a gentle feel suited to spring branding, nature themes, baby products, and calm interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or warm brown. Black text reads clearly on this color for accessible UI backgrounds. The hex code is #a2bd8e.
Questions about #a2bd8e
What is #a2bd8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2bd8e is rgb(162, 189, 142), in HSL hsl(94, 26%, 65%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 25%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #a2bd8e?
The hex color #a2bd8e pairs well with navy, terracotta, warm brown, cream, and charcoal, balancing its muted green base with darker contrast or warm, earthy color when shaping a calm or grounded palette.
Does #a2bd8e read as warm or cool?
The hex color #a2bd8e reads as a soft, slightly warm green because its muted base carries yellow undertones, while gray reduces the intensity and keeps it balanced rather than strongly earthy or bright. Its gentle warmth suits spring and nature-focused designs.
Is #a2bd8e readable on white or black?
#a2bd8e has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.20:1 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.