#A6BEB5 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy green creates a muted, professional backdrop that avoids the sterility of pure white. With high contrast against black, the hex code #a6beb5 works well for readable body text in clinical or corporate UI designs. Because of its grey undertones, it functions best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant color, pairing effectively with sharp charcoal or muted terracotta for balance.
Questions about #a6beb5
What is #a6beb5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6beb5 is rgb(166, 190, 181), in HSL hsl(158, 16%, 70%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 5%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #a6beb5?
#a6beb5 creates a sophisticated, balanced palette when combined with deep charcoal or muted terracotta accents. This combination offers a professional look for corporate branding and UI designs because the contrast highlights the ashy nature of the green without overwhelming the layout.
Is #a6beb5 a warm or cool green?
#a6beb5 leans decidedly cool due to its heavy grey undertones, which remove the grassy warmth found in brighter greens. This makes it an ideal candidate for secondary, non-distracting backgrounds in digital interfaces where legibility and calm visual consistency are the top design priorities.
Is #a6beb5 readable on white or black?
#a6beb5 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.65:1 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.