#A5C9C0 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated teal leans into a cooling green undertone. Because #a5c9c0 is so light, it works best as a breathable background color for clean, minimalist UI designs rather than text. It pairs well with charcoal grays or deep cocoa browns to ground its ethereal quality. The hex code for this airy, delicate shade is #a5c9c0, which provides excellent contrast against black typography.
Questions about #a5c9c0
What is #a5c9c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5c9c0 is rgb(165, 201, 192), in HSL hsl(165, 25%, 72%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 4%, 21%.
What colors pair best with #a5c9c0 for a balanced design?
#a5c9c0 functions best when grounded by darker, high-contrast tones that prevent it from washing out. Pair it with charcoal for a modern, professional look, or try deep cocoa to emphasize the soft, natural qualities of this cooling teal.
Can #a5c9c0 be used as a primary text color?
It is generally not recommended to use #a5c9c0 as primary body text because it lacks sufficient contrast against white backgrounds. Reserve this light, airy hue for large headings, UI elements, or background surfaces where readability remains high with darker accent colors.
Is #a5c9c0 readable on white or black?
#a5c9c0 has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.71:1 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.