#A7C36C Hex Color
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This pastel lime has a soft, desaturated quality that feels organic rather than neon. Because it lacks intense chroma, #a7c36c works best as a calming background color rather than a primary call-to-action button. It pairs well with deep charcoal grays to create high contrast for accessible black text. Use this hex code when your project needs a gentle, natural accent without overpowering the layout.
Questions about #a7c36c
What is #a7c36c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7c36c is rgb(167, 195, 108), in HSL hsl(79, 42%, 59%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 45%, 24%.
Does #a7c36c lean more warm or cool?
This shade leans slightly warm due to its yellow-green base, though its desaturation keeps it feeling balanced and earthy. It avoids the neon temperature of pure lime, making it a reliable neutral choice that mimics natural, organic foliage colors.
Is #a7c36c readable on white or black?
#a7c36c has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.66:1 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.