#A5CCB0 Hex Color
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The hex code #a5ccb0 is a pale, muted green with a soft gray undertone. Its lightness creates an airy, gentle mood suited to wellness, gardening, sustainability, and baby product designs. Use it as a dominant background or supporting tone, though it can look washed out beside white. Black text reads clearly at about 11.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #a5ccb0
What is #a5ccb0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5ccb0 is rgb(165, 204, 176), in HSL hsl(137, 28%, 72%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 14%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #a5ccb0?
#a5ccb0 pairs well with charcoal text, warm cream, muted terracotta, and dark olive because these tones add definition without overpowering its pale, gray-green base. Use charcoal for readable type and terracotta sparingly when the palette needs warmer contrast.
Is #a5ccb0 readable on white or black?
#a5ccb0 has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.86:1 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.