#A5BF6B Hex Color
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Soft as new spring leaves, #a5bf6b is a pastel lime with a muted yellow-green undertone. Its lightness keeps it gentle rather than electric, which fits baby products, nature themes, and gaming interfaces. Black text reads clearly on it at about 10.3:1 contrast, so it holds up as a background, though it can wash out next to pure white. The hex code for this shade of lime is #a5bf6b.
Questions about #a5bf6b
What is #a5bf6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5bf6b is rgb(165, 191, 107), in HSL hsl(79, 40%, 58%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 44%, 25%.
What text color works best on #a5bf6b?
Black text is the safe choice, with about 10.3:1 contrast against #a5bf6b, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. White text falls short on this light background.
What colors pair well with #a5bf6b?
Plum, terracotta, and deep charcoal give this lime real contrast. Warm creams keep it soft, while navy pushes it toward a sportier, energetic feel.
Is #a5bf6b readable on white or black?
#a5bf6b has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.26:1 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.