#A6C3A5 Hex Color
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A soft sage green with a gray undertone, #a6c3a5 reads muted and gentle rather than vivid. Its low saturation and light feel make it a natural fit for large backgrounds, wellness branding, and spring layouts. Pair it with charcoal or deep forest green for contrast, or warm terracotta for an organic, earthy palette. The hex code #a6c3a5 works best as a supporting tone, since it can look washed out against plain white.
Questions about #a6c3a5
What is #a6c3a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6c3a5 is rgb(166, 195, 165), in HSL hsl(118, 20%, 71%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 15%, 24%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a6c3a5?
This sage green pairs well with charcoal and deep forest green for contrast, or terracotta and warm cream for an earthy, organic palette. Its gray undertone keeps combinations muted, so avoid pairing it with highly saturated brights that overpower it.
Is #a6c3a5 a good background color?
Yes. With roughly 11:1 contrast against black text, #a6c3a5 passes WCAG AA for body text, which makes it a reliable background for UI panels, wellness sites, and spring-themed layouts where plain white feels too stark.
Does #a6c3a5 read warm or cool?
It reads cool but softly so. The gray undertone mutes the green, giving it a dusty, gentle character rather than a crisp or cold one.
Is #a6c3a5 readable on white or black?
#a6c3a5 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.97:1 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.