#A7ECBD Hex Color

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This pale, unsaturated mint offers an airy, delicate aesthetic perfect for minimalist UI backgrounds. Because it provides high contrast with black text, it works well for readable body copy. Pair #a7ecbd with dark charcoal grays rather than white to avoid a washed-out appearance. If you want to warm up this palette, you might consider mixing pink tones into your secondary design elements.

Questions about #a7ecbd

What is #a7ecbd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7ecbd is rgb(167, 236, 189), in HSL hsl(139, 64%, 79%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 20%, 7%.
Which colors pair best with #a7ecbd for a balanced design?
#a7ecbd works best when grounded by dark charcoal or slate grays rather than pure white to avoid looking washed out. For warmer accents, incorporate muted rose or soft terra cotta tones to balance the cool, airy nature of this mint.
Is #a7ecbd suitable for body text on a white background?
No, #a7ecbd provides insufficient contrast against white for standard body text accessibility standards. It functions effectively as a background color for large UI elements, provided you overlay it with dark text like deep navy or charcoal to maintain readability.
Is #a7ecbd readable on white or black?
#a7ecbd has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.37:1 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.