#A9D8AE Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated mint offers a light and airy aesthetic perfect for clean backgrounds. Because of its high lightness, it pairs best with dark charcoal or soft coral tones to avoid looking washed out. The hex code for this delicate green is #a9d8ae. It provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for UI designs where readability remains a top priority.
Questions about #a9d8ae
What is #a9d8ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9d8ae is rgb(169, 216, 174), in HSL hsl(126, 38%, 75%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 19%, 15%.
Which colors pair best with #a9d8ae for UI design?
#a9d8ae works beautifully with high-contrast text like charcoal or deep navy to maintain readability while keeping the overall palette soft. If you want a warmer accent, try using terracotta to ground the airy feel of this pale mint.
Is #a9d8ae readable on white or black?
#a9d8ae has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.12:1 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.