#A9C16A Hex Color
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Soft lime has a muted, pastel finish with yellow-green undertones, giving it a fresh yet grounded appearance. The hex code #a9c16a works well as a supporting tone for spring branding, nature-led packaging, sports graphics, and game interfaces. Pair it with charcoal or deep plum, while black text provides strong readability with about 10.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #a9c16a
What is #a9c16a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9c16a is rgb(169, 193, 106), in HSL hsl(77, 41%, 59%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 45%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #a9c16a?
Is #a9c16a warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#a9c16a reads as a softly warm yellow-green because its green base is balanced by noticeable yellow. Its muted, pastel finish feels fresh, calm, and grounded, making it useful for nature-led layouts and spring graphics without appearing overly bright.
What text color works best with #a9c16a?
#a9c16a delivers about a 10.5:1 contrast ratio with black text, so black is a strong choice for readable labels, buttons, and body copy when this muted lime appears as the background.
Is #a9c16a readable on white or black?
#a9c16a has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.52:1 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.