#A6C4A6 Hex Color
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#a6c4a6 is a light, dusty green with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its softened appearance creates a gentle, stable mood for spring branding, organic products, pharmacy interfaces, and garden themes. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or black text; its 11.1:1 contrast supports readable body copy. It can look washed out beside white, so avoid pale text. The hex code is #a6c4a6.
Questions about #a6c4a6
What is #a6c4a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6c4a6 is rgb(166, 196, 166), in HSL hsl(120, 20%, 71%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 15%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #a6c4a6?
#a6c4a6 pairs well with charcoal text and warm neutral accents, giving its muted gray-green base enough contrast for calm packaging, interfaces, and garden-inspired brand systems without making it feel harsh or overly bright.
Is #a6c4a6 readable on white or black?
#a6c4a6 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.06:1 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.