#A6B08D Hex Color

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Soft, dusty green with a strong gray undertone. #a6b08d is a pastel lime pulled back so far it reads calm and earthy rather than fresh. It holds up as a large background or 60% base in spring and nature themes, and looks richer against burgundy or navy than against plain white. Black text passes easily on this hex code, hitting about 9.2:1 contrast.

Questions about #a6b08d

What is #a6b08d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6b08d is rgb(166, 176, 141), in HSL hsl(77, 18%, 62%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 20%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #a6b08d?
Deep, saturated partners work best, like burgundy, navy, or charcoal, because they offset its muted gray-green tone. Next to white it can look washed out, so anchor it with darker shades.
Is #a6b08d readable on white or black?
#a6b08d has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.21:1 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.