#A5D38A Hex Color
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A pale, lightly muted lime with soft yellow undertones, #a5d38a brings a fresh, airy feel without vivid intensity. The hex code works well as a supporting tone for spring themes, wellness interfaces, baby products, and nature-led branding. Use it behind black text, which reaches about 12.3:1 contrast and supports readable body copy.
Questions about #a5d38a
What is #a5d38a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5d38a is rgb(165, 211, 138), in HSL hsl(98, 45%, 68%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 35%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #a5d38a?
#a5d38a pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted terracotta because its pale yellow-green base gains definition from darker neutrals and gentle warmth. Use charcoal for text and terracotta sparingly in buttons or illustrations.
Is #a5d38a readable on white or black?
#a5d38a has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.28:1 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.