#A7B38F Hex Color
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Reach for #a7b38f when a layout needs a soft, dusty green that reads gentle instead of loud. This pastel lime is heavily desaturated, so it works best as a calm background or supporting tone rather than a bold accent. The hex code pairs nicely with deep plum or warm charcoal, and black text passes AA contrast on it.
Questions about #a7b38f
What is #a7b38f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7b38f is rgb(167, 179, 143), in HSL hsl(80, 19%, 63%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 20%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #a7b38f?
Deep plum and warm charcoal make #a7b38f look richer than obvious cream pairings do. It also flatters terracotta for a grounded, earthy palette.
Is #a7b38f readable on white or black?
#a7b38f has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.48:1 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.