#A4F6DE Hex Color
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#a4f6de is an extremely pale, cool-toned mint with a high degree of lightness and minimal saturation. It creates a clean, airy background that feels clinical yet gentle. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it works well for UI elements that prioritize readability. Pair this hex code with dark charcoals rather than pure white to avoid a washed-out, invisible result.
Questions about #a4f6de
What is #a4f6de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4f6de is rgb(164, 246, 222), in HSL hsl(162, 82%, 80%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 10%, 4%.
What colors pair best with #a4f6de for UI design?
Pair #a4f6de with deep charcoal or slate grays to maintain strong text contrast and avoid a washed-out appearance. Because this mint is so light, it functions best as a background color rather than a primary button or text element.
Is #a4f6de readable on white or black?
#a4f6de has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.81:1 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.