#A5B659 Hex Color
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This muted yellow-green carries an organic quality well-suited for springtime or playful branding. Because it is desaturated, #a5b659 functions best as a soft background rather than a primary focal point. The hex code offers excellent readability, achieving a 9.4:1 contrast ratio against black text. Pair this tone with deep charcoals to balance its lightness and prevent the color from appearing washed out.
Questions about #a5b659
What is #a5b659 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5b659 is rgb(165, 182, 89), in HSL hsl(71, 39%, 53%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 51%, 29%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
Does #a5b659 work as primary text?
No, #a5b659 is generally too light to serve as primary body text while maintaining high accessibility standards. It functions best as an accent or background element when paired with high-contrast, dark charcoal or deep neutral typography to ensure legibility.
What colors balance the lightness of #a5b659?
To prevent #a5b659 from appearing washed out, pair it with deeper, grounded tones like charcoal or a muted navy. These darker shades provide the necessary weight to anchor the organic, yellow-green lightness without overpowering its natural, playful character.
Is #a5b659 readable on white or black?
#a5b659 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.43:1 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.