#A4D6B3 Hex Color
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Soft as seafoam left to dry, #a4d6b3 is a pale, unsaturated green with a gentle gray undertone. Its lightness makes it a strong background choice for spring themes, wellness brands, and eco packaging, though it can look washed out against pure white. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for contrast. Black text on this hex code reaches about 12.8:1, clearing WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #a4d6b3
What is #a4d6b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4d6b3 is rgb(164, 214, 179), in HSL hsl(138, 38%, 74%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 16%, 16%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a4d6b3?
Deep plum and charcoal both sharpen #a4d6b3, since the pastel green needs darker neighbors to avoid washing out. For a warmer mix, try terracotta accents at a 10 percent ratio.
Is #a4d6b3 readable on white or black?
#a4d6b3 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.84:1 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.