#A4D5A6 Hex Color
Pale Green With a Gentle, Airy Feel
Reach for #a4d5a6 when a design needs a soft, pale green that will not shout. Its low saturation and high lightness give it a fresh, faded quality suited to spring themes, wellness branding, and eco packaging. It works best as a dominant background or supporting tone, flattered by deep forest greens and warm terracotta. Black text sits on this hex code at roughly 12.6:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #a4d5a6
What is #a4d5a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4d5a6 is rgb(164, 213, 166), in HSL hsl(122, 37%, 74%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 22%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #a4d5a6?
Deeper greens like forest or pine anchor it, while warm accents such as terracotta or muted plum add contrast. Cream often works better than pure white, which can wash this pale green out.
Is #a4d5a6 readable on white or black?
#a4d5a6 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.64:1 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.