#A6D279 Hex Color
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Far from a sharp citrus lime, #a6d279 is a pastel green with a soft, milky lightness. It reads fresh and gentle, which suits spring themes, baby products, and calm backgrounds. Black text passes contrast on it, so small body copy works. Pair it with plum or slate to keep it from washing out next to white.
Questions about #a6d279
What is #a6d279 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6d279 is rgb(166, 210, 121), in HSL hsl(90, 50%, 65%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 42%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #a6d279?
Plum, slate, and charcoal give #a6d279 contrast without overpowering its softness. For warmer palettes, terracotta or muted gold make clean accent choices.
Is #a6d279 readable on white or black?
#a6d279 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.11:1 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.