#A7D499 Hex Color
A fresh, airy lime green
#a7d499 is a pale, low-saturation lime green with soft yellow undertones. Its lightness gives layouts a fresh, airy feel suited to spring branding, wellness packaging, and nature-led interfaces. Use it as a background with charcoal or black text; black reaches about 12.5:1 contrast. White can wash it out. The hex code for this pastel green is #a7d499.
Questions about #a7d499
What is #a7d499 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7d499 is rgb(167, 212, 153), in HSL hsl(106, 41%, 72%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 28%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #a7d499?
Does #a7d499 read as warm or cool?
#a7d499 reads as a softly warm green because its pale lime base carries yellow undertones, giving it a fresh, springlike character that feels gentler and less vivid than saturated chartreuse or yellow-green. Its warmth works especially well in airy, nature-inspired layouts.
Is #a7d499 readable on white or black?
#a7d499 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.52:1 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.