#A6AC88 Hex Color
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Not a bright lemon or a true green, #a6ac88 is a dusty pastel yellow with sage undertones. Its very low saturation keeps things mellow, so it works best as a supporting background rather than an accent. Black text reads clearly on it at about 8.9:1, well past WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with charcoal or terracotta for spring packaging and baby products. The hex code for this shade is #a6ac88.
Questions about #a6ac88
What is #a6ac88 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6ac88 is rgb(166, 172, 136), in HSL hsl(70, 18%, 60%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 21%, 33%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a6ac88?
Charcoal, terracotta, and deep navy all sit well against #a6ac88. The color's low saturation needs darker or richer partners to keep a palette from looking flat.
Is #a6ac88 readable on white or black?
#a6ac88 has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.87:1 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.