#A8D4B4 Hex Color
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The hex code #a8d4b4 produces a pale, highly unsaturated green with soft gray undertones and an airy, faded finish. Its lightness suits open layouts, spring themes, organic branding, and pharmacy interfaces as a supporting tone. Black text stays highly readable at about 12.7:1 contrast, while white can wash it out.
Questions about #a8d4b4
What is #a8d4b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8d4b4 is rgb(168, 212, 180), in HSL hsl(136, 34%, 75%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 15%, 17%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a8d4b4?
For a calm palette, #a8d4b4 pairs with charcoal, warm beige, terracotta, and navy, balancing its pale green base with readable contrast and warm or deep accents without overwhelming its airy finish.
Does #a8d4b4 read as warm or cool?
#a8d4b4 reads as a softly cool green because its pale, gray-muted character feels fresh and airy rather than yellow or earthy, making it suited to spring themes, wellness layouts, organic branding, and pharmacy interfaces.
Is #a8d4b4 readable on white or black?
#a8d4b4 has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.74:1 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.