#A5FDA9 Hex Color
Fresh Mint With a Neon Edge
A pale green that sits between mint candy and new spring growth. #a5fda9 is light and saturated at the same time, so it reads fresh with a faint neon lift. That mix suits eco branding, wellness, and garden projects. Black text on this hex code reaches about 17.2:1 contrast, so it holds up as a UI background. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal to keep it grounded.
Questions about #a5fda9
What is #a5fda9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5fda9 is rgb(165, 253, 169), in HSL hsl(123, 96%, 82%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 33%, 1%.
Does black or white text work better on #a5fda9?
Black text works best on #a5fda9, with contrast around 17.2:1, well above the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1. White text falls short for body copy, so reserve it for large decorative type only.
What colors pair well with #a5fda9?
Deep teal and charcoal balance its brightness, while warm wood tones and terracotta keep it from feeling clinical. Muted neighbors like sage tone the neon edge down.
Is #a5fda9 readable on white or black?
#a5fda9 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.22:1 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.