#A8BF76 Hex Color
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This desaturated lime green has a soft, organic quality that feels grounded rather than neon. The hex code #a8bf76 functions best as a background color for branding projects needing a natural, approachable feel. Because of its lightness, black text creates excellent readability against this shade. It pairs particularly well with dark charcoal greys to prevent designs from appearing washed out.
Questions about #a8bf76
What is #a8bf76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8bf76 is rgb(168, 191, 118), in HSL hsl(79, 36%, 61%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 38%, 25%.
Which color combinations work best with #a8bf76?
#a8bf76 functions best when paired with deep neutrals like charcoal or dark espresso, as these provide enough contrast to keep the design from feeling washed out. You can also mix it with muted earth tones to maintain a cohesive, organic aesthetic.
Is #a8bf76 readable on white or black?
#a8bf76 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.37:1 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.