#A8D193 Hex Color
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Pale lime with a milky, faded glow. #a8d193 works best as a dominant background for spring themes, baby products, and airy minimal layouts. Black text reads clearly on it at about 12.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Its gray-leaning undertone keeps things calm; see what colors make gray to mix similar softened shades. Against pure white it can wash out, so frame it with deeper greens or charcoal.
Questions about #a8d193
What is #a8d193 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8d193 is rgb(168, 209, 147), in HSL hsl(100, 40%, 70%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 30%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #a8d193?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted navy all give #a8d193 enough contrast to stand out. Warm terracotta adds a spring-like balance if you want a fresher palette.
Is #a8d193 readable on white or black?
#a8d193 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.20:1 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.