#A6C49E Hex Color
Dusty Sage, Softly Grounded
Soft and dusty, #a6c49e is a pale sage green with almost no saturation left. Its low chroma reads calm and muted, which suits wellness brands, gardening sites, and eco packaging. It works best as a supporting tone beside deeper greens or warm wood tones; against white it can look washed out. Black text clears contrast easily.
Questions about #a6c49e
What is #a6c49e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6c49e is rgb(166, 196, 158), in HSL hsl(107, 24%, 69%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 19%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #a6c49e?
Deep plum and charcoal give #a6c49e definition, while terracotta brings out a warmer side of it. Skip pale neutrals as companions, since the green fades into near-white tones.
Is #a6c49e readable on white or black?
#a6c49e has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.01:1 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.