#A7C988 Hex Color
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The hex code #a7c988 is a desaturated, pastel lime that feels organic and calm. Because of its light tone, it serves as an excellent UI background. It pairs best with black text, which provides a high 11.4:1 contrast for excellent readability. Avoid placing this color next to pure white, as it can appear washed out in large areas.
Questions about #a7c988
What is #a7c988 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7c988 is rgb(167, 201, 136), in HSL hsl(91, 38%, 66%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 32%, 21%.
Which color palettes complement #a7c988?
Because of its desaturated, organic feel, #a7c988 pairs beautifully with dark, neutral tones like charcoal or deep, muted browns. These grounding colors prevent the pastel lime from appearing too airy and help establish a sophisticated, balanced design hierarchy.
Is #a7c988 readable on white or black?
#a7c988 has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.35:1 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.