#A5D8AD Hex Color
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#a5d8ad is a pale, lightly muted green with a slight cool, mint-like cast. Its high lightness gives backgrounds an airy feel, while restrained saturation keeps it delicate rather than vivid. Use it as a spacious base for spring, wellness, or eco-focused layouts. The hex code #a5d8ad supports black text at about 13.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #a5d8ad
What is #a5d8ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5d8ad is rgb(165, 216, 173), in HSL hsl(129, 40%, 75%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 20%, 15%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a5d8ad?
#a5d8ad pairs well with charcoal text and terracotta accents because its pale, softened green benefits from a dark anchor and a measured warm counterpoint in spacious layouts and organic branding. This pairing gives headings and calls to action a clearer visual anchor.
Is #a5d8ad suitable for text and backgrounds?
Black text on #a5d8ad reaches a contrast ratio of about 13.0:1, so it comfortably meets WCAG AA's 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text across common interface contexts and small copy sizes. Choose dark text for dependable readability; white text will provide much less contrast.
Is #a5d8ad readable on white or black?
#a5d8ad has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.02:1 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.