#A6D6B7 Hex Color
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Pale mint with a gray undertone, soft and barely saturated. #a6d6b7 works best as a background or base layer, where its low intensity keeps layouts airy and clean. It pairs well with charcoal or terracotta for gentle contrast. Black text reads clearly on this shade, hitting about 12.9:1, well past WCAG AA. The hex code #a6d6b7 suits spring packaging, wellness branding, and quiet UI.
Questions about #a6d6b7
What is #a6d6b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6d6b7 is rgb(166, 214, 183), in HSL hsl(141, 37%, 75%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 14%, 16%.
What text color works best on #a6d6b7?
Black text is the safest choice, with a contrast ratio around 12.9:1 against #a6d6b7. That clears WCAG AA for small body text with plenty of room to spare.
What colors pair well with #a6d6b7?
Try charcoal for grounded contrast or terracotta for a warm counterpoint to its muted green. Both keep the pastel from washing out against plain white.
Is #a6d6b7 readable on white or black?
#a6d6b7 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.92:1 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.