#A5B653 Hex Color
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Spring sale banners and baby packaging often call for mellow yellow, a pastel shade with a soft green undertone. The hex code #a5b653 sits light and muted, so it reads warm and easy rather than loud. It works best as a supporting tone or background for dark text, since black hits about 9.4:1 contrast. Pair it with navy to keep it from turning muddy.
Questions about #a5b653
What is #a5b653 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5b653 is rgb(165, 182, 83), in HSL hsl(70, 40%, 52%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 54%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #a5b653?
Navy and deep plum flatter #a5b653 because their darkness sets off its muted yellow-green cast. For an earthier palette, try terracotta, which plays up its warm side.
Is #a5b653 readable on white or black?
#a5b653 has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.41:1 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.