#A4CC85 Hex Color
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Closer to a fresh pear than a sharp lime, #a4cc85 is a tinted, pastel green with low saturation. That softness suits spring themes, baby products, and calm UI backgrounds. It holds black text comfortably, with contrast near 11.6:1, well past WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with deep navy or plum, since it can wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #a4cc85
What is #a4cc85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4cc85 is rgb(164, 204, 133), in HSL hsl(94, 41%, 66%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 35%, 20%.
What text color reads best on #a4cc85?
Black text. Contrast on this pastel green is about 11.6:1, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body copy, so even small dark text stays readable on it.
What colors pair well with #a4cc85?
Deep navy or plum brings out its freshness, while a muted terracotta accent adds warmth. Keep large areas of plain white nearby limited, or the green starts to look washed out.
Is #a4cc85 readable on white or black?
#a4cc85 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.55:1 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.