#A9BD9F Hex Color
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This muted, dusty lime carries a gentle, desaturated character perfect for organic brand palettes. While its softness can feel washed out against pure white, the hex code #a9bd9f offers excellent readability with high-contrast black text. Use it as a supporting secondary color rather than a dominant base to avoid flatness. It pairs beautifully with charcoal grays for a clean, modern aesthetic in web UI design.
Questions about #a9bd9f
What is #a9bd9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9bd9f is rgb(169, 189, 159), in HSL hsl(100, 19%, 68%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 16%, 26%.
What colors pair best with #a9bd9f?
The desaturated nature of #a9bd9f makes it highly versatile, but it shines brightest when contrasted against dark neutrals like charcoal. You can also ground this soft lime by pairing it with deep, muted earth tones like terracotta for an organic, nature-inspired palette.
Is #a9bd9f readable on white or black?
#a9bd9f has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.46:1 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.