#A7B89D Hex Color
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A dusty, desaturated lime, #a7b89d functions as a steady base for nature-themed UI and branding. This muted shade avoids the intensity of standard greens, making it useful for soft, organic layouts. Use it as a dominant background color where you need high readability. The hex code #a7b89d supports strong contrast with black text, ensuring clear legibility even at smaller font sizes.
Questions about #a7b89d
What is #a7b89d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7b89d is rgb(167, 184, 157), in HSL hsl(98, 16%, 67%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 15%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #a7b89d?
#a7b89d works beautifully when paired with charcoal text for high readability or terracotta for a natural, earthy contrast. You can also ground this desaturated green with neutral cream tones to keep the visual hierarchy soft and professional.
Is #a7b89d suitable for body text?
While #a7b89d functions well as a background or subtle accent, it lacks the contrast required for small body text readability against white backgrounds. Use it for large, bold headings or UI elements, but always pair it with darker colors for essential content.
Is #a7b89d readable on white or black?
#a7b89d has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.98:1 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.