#A8B297 Hex Color

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#a8b297 is a dusty, desaturated lime with heavy gray undertones. Its soft, earthy character makes it a reliable neutral background that avoids the harshness of vivid greens. This hex code provides a 9.5:1 contrast ratio with black text, ensuring excellent readability. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for a professional, grounded look in UI layouts.

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What is #a8b297 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #a8b297 is rgb(168, 178, 151), in HSL hsl(82, 15%, 65%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 15%, 30%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.

What colors pair well with #a8b297?

Because of its heavy gray content, #a8b297 looks best when contrasted with deep, rich neutrals like charcoal or navy. These dark tones provide the necessary visual weight to ground the lightness of the sage green while maintaining a sophisticated, modern balance.

Is #a8b297 readable on white or black?

#a8b297 has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.47:1 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.

#A8B297 Hex Color

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