#A5CAA8 Hex Color
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This desaturated, light green feels airy and balanced. Because of its low chroma, it serves as an excellent neutral background that avoids the starkness of pure white. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or warm terracotta to add structure. The hex code for this shade is #a5caa8, which provides high contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for clean, minimal interfaces.
Questions about #a5caa8
What is #a5caa8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5caa8 is rgb(165, 202, 168), in HSL hsl(125, 26%, 72%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 17%, 21%.
Does #a5caa8 work well with dark text?
Yes, #a5caa8 offers enough contrast against standard black or deep charcoal text to remain legible in user interfaces. It serves as an excellent, softer alternative to white backgrounds while maintaining readability for long-form content.
What color combinations work best with #a5caa8?
Pair #a5caa8 with earthy tones like terracotta or deep navy to ground its airy quality. These pairings create a sophisticated contrast that adds structure to your design without overpowering the subtlety of the green itself.
Is #a5caa8 readable on white or black?
#a5caa8 has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.61:1 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.