#A8D5BA Hex Color
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This pale, minty green offers a soft, unsaturated quality that feels airy and clean. It functions best as a dominant UI background, providing a subtle foundation that prevents visual fatigue. Because of its light tone, black text remains highly readable with a 12.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this delicate green is #a8d5ba.
Questions about #a8d5ba
What is #a8d5ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8d5ba is rgb(168, 213, 186), in HSL hsl(144, 35%, 75%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 13%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #a8d5ba for a balanced interface?
Pair #a8d5ba with deep charcoal for high-contrast text or a warm terracotta to create a sophisticated, earthy balance. Because this mint is so airy and desaturated, it effectively grounds itself when placed next to muted, darker neutrals rather than competing bright hues.
Is #a8d5ba suitable for body text or large blocks of content?
Avoid using #a8d5ba for body text because its light value lacks the contrast needed for extended reading. It excels as a background color where it offers a subtle, refreshing backdrop that keeps eyes relaxed while letting dark, high-contrast typography stand out clearly.
Is #a8d5ba readable on white or black?
#a8d5ba has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.89:1 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.