#A5F8DA Hex Color

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Its high lightness and gentle saturation give #a5f8da a pale, cool teal appearance. A clean green undertone adds a soft, glowing finish. The hex code works well as a dominant background for wellness, healthcare, spring, and technology interfaces. White text lacks contrast, while black text provides about 17:1 contrast for clear, accessible layouts.

Questions about #a5f8da

What is #a5f8da in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5f8da is rgb(165, 248, 218), in HSL hsl(158, 86%, 81%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 12%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #a5f8da?
#a5f8da pairs well with charcoal, navy, and warm coral accents because its pale, cool teal base benefits from darker neutrals for structure and a small amount of warmth for contrast and visual energy. Keep accents limited so the background remains light and calm.
Does #a5f8da look warm or cool?
#a5f8da reads as a cool, fresh teal because its green-blue balance, high lightness, and restrained saturation give it an airy, softly glowing character rather than a deep or intense one. Its gentle appearance suits themes of cleanliness, renewal, calm, and spring.
Is #a5f8da readable on white or black?
#a5f8da has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.03:1 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.