Home /Colors /#A5D9B9
#A5D9B9#A5D9B9

#A5D9B9 color code is #A5D9B9. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a5d9b9.

ShadesTints
Preview
Text on White
White on Color
ShareSave to PinterestTweet

Explore #A5D9B9

#A5D9B9 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A5D9B9 is 0.6113. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.59:1 against white and 13.23:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A5D9B9 on white1.59:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A5D9B9 on black13.23:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A5D9B91.59:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A5D9B913.23:1AAA

#A5D9B9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A5D9B9?+
The hex code for #A5D9B9 is #A5D9B9. In RGB it's rgb(165, 217, 185), and in HSL it's hsl(143, 41%, 75%).
What is the RGB value of #A5D9B9?+
#A5D9B9 in RGB is (165, 217, 185). Written in CSS: rgb(165, 217, 185).
What is the CMYK value of #A5D9B9?+
#A5D9B9 converts to CMYK(24%, 0%, 15%, 15%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A5D9B9.
Is #a5d9b9 a warm or cool color?+
#A5D9B9 (#A5D9B9) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 143° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a5d9b9 belong to?+
#A5D9B9 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 143°, 41%, 75% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #a5d9b9 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A5D9B9 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.59:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a5d9b9?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A5D9B9 (#A5D9B9) is 558 C Pantone 558 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A5D9B9 in design

Practical guidance for using #a5d9b9 (#A5D9B9) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A5D9B9 (#A5D9B9) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A5D9B9 (#A5D9B9) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#A5D9B9 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#A5D9B9 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.