#A9B78A Hex Color
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#a9b78a is a dusty lime with a gray-green undertone. Its low saturation keeps it calm, so it works best as a large background or supporting tone rather than a vivid accent. Black text reads clearly on it, about 9.8:1 contrast, which clears AA for body copy. Pair it with terracotta or deep plum to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #a9b78a
What is #a9b78a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9b78a is rgb(169, 183, 138), in HSL hsl(79, 24%, 63%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 25%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #a9b78a?
Pair #a9b78a with terracotta or deep plum for warmth, or with charcoal for a grounded, natural palette. Its low saturation means neighboring colors should carry most of the contrast.
Is #a9b78a a warm or cool color?
It leans warm. The yellow in its lime base offsets any cool cast from the gray, so it reads earthy and gentle rather than crisp or minty.
Is #a9b78a readable on white or black?
#a9b78a has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.82:1 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.