#AAE896 Hex Color
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Fresh pastel lime with a soft glow. #aae896 is light and gentle, which suits spring themes, baby products, and eco branding. It works best as a background rather than an accent, since black text reaches about 14.7:1 contrast on it. Pair it with deep plum or slate to keep designs grounded. Next to pure white it can look washed out.
Questions about #aae896
What is #aae896 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aae896 is rgb(170, 232, 150), in HSL hsl(105, 64%, 75%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 35%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #aae896?
#aae896 pairs well with deep plum, slate blue, and charcoal, which balance its lightness with weight. For softer palettes, try warm creams or muted sage tones.
Is #aae896 readable on white or black?
#aae896 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.69:1 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.