#A5E6AA Hex Color

Airy and refreshing soft botanical green

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High-key and airy, #a5e6aa serves as a soft, unsaturated green with a refreshing feel. Because this hex code provides a high 14.5:1 contrast ratio with black text, it functions well as a background for clean, minimalist interfaces. Avoid pairing it with other pastels to prevent a washed-out look. Instead, anchor this shade with dark neutrals or bold, grounding colors to keep the design professional.

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What is #a5e6aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #a5e6aa is rgb(165, 230, 170), in HSL hsl(125, 57%, 77%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 26%, 10%.

What colors pair best with #a5e6aa for a professional look?

Because #a5e6aa is quite light and airy, you should anchor it with deep, grounding neutrals to prevent a washed-out appearance. It looks particularly sophisticated when paired with charcoal or navy text, which provides the necessary contrast to make the green pop.

Is #a5e6aa readable on white or black?

#a5e6aa has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.49:1 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.

#A5E6AA Hex Color

Airy and refreshing soft botanical green

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