#ACD8C3 Hex Color

A pale teal with airy softness

Hex color #acd8c3 graphic
Soft and pale, #acd8c3 is a very unsaturated teal with cool green undertones and a lightly faded finish. Its airy character suits wellness, healthcare, spring, and minimal interfaces, especially as a supporting background tone. Pair it with charcoal or warm navy for definition. Black text reaches about 13.4:1 contrast, making this hex code suitable behind small body text.

Questions about #acd8c3

What is #acd8c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #acd8c3 is rgb(172, 216, 195), in HSL hsl(151, 36%, 76%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 10%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #acd8c3?
#acd8c3 pairs well with charcoal, warm navy, and muted terracotta because its pale, cool green base needs stronger or warmer contrast. Use charcoal for text and navy or terracotta for buttons, icons, and small accent areas.
Is #acd8c3 readable on white or black?
#acd8c3 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.36:1 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.