#A8D08D Hex Color
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A pale, fresh green with a soft pastel feel, #a8d08d reads gentle rather than bold. Its low saturation makes it easy on the eyes, so it works well as a background for spring themes, wellness brands, and nature layouts. Pair it with charcoal or deep plum for contrast. Keep black text on top for accessible, readable body copy.
Questions about #a8d08d
What is #a8d08d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8d08d is rgb(168, 208, 141), in HSL hsl(96, 42%, 68%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 32%, 18%.
What text color works on a #a8d08d background?
Black text is the safest choice, since it contrasts clearly against this light green. White text tends to wash out and fail contrast checks, so keep white type off this shade unless it is large and decorative.
What colors pair well with #a8d08d?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted terracotta all sit well against this soft green. For a fresher feel, try it with warm cream and a touch of olive.
Is #a8d08d readable on white or black?
#a8d08d has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.07:1 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.