#A9DAA9 Hex Color
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Far from a bold forest green, #a9daa9 is a pale pastel green with a soft gray undertone. Its low saturation and high lightness give it a fresh, airy character that suits spring themes, eco branding, and baby products. It works best as a dominant background base, and black text stays highly readable on it at about 13.3:1 contrast. The hex code #a9daa9 also flatters muted plum and terracotta accents.
Questions about #a9daa9
What is #a9daa9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9daa9 is rgb(169, 218, 169), in HSL hsl(120, 40%, 76%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 22%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #a9daa9?
Muted plum, warm terracotta, and charcoal all bring out its soft, gray-leaning undertone without overpowering it. For a tonal palette, layer it with deeper sage and near-white greens to keep contrast gentle but present.
Is #a9daa9 readable on white or black?
#a9daa9 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.28:1 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.