#A8B49C Color Information

Hex color code: #A8B49C

The hex color #A8B49C is a understated green with RGB values of (168, 180, 156) and HSL of (90°, 14%, 66%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Sea Green

HEX

#A8B49C

RGB

168, 180, 156

HSL

90°, 14%, 66%

CMYK

7%, 0%, 13%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #A8B49C;
background-color: #A8B49C;
border-color: #A8B49C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #A8B49C;
border: 2px solid #A8B49C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#A8B49C]
text-[#A8B49C]
border-[#A8B49C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_A8B49C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A8B49C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #A8B49C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #A8B49C; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #A8B49C; background-color: #A8B49C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #A8B49C20; border-left: 4px solid #A8B49C; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #A8B49C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #A8B49C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

168, 180, 156

Red: 168 / Green: 180 / Blue: 156

HSL

90°, 14%, 66%

Hue: 90° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 66%

CMYK

7%, 0%, 13%, 29%

Cyan: 7% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 13% / Key: 29%

What color is #A8B49C?

#A8B49C is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

A89CB4

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #A8B49C to RGB:

rgb(168, 180, 156)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #A8B49C to HSL:

hsl(90, 14%, 66%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #A8B49C to CMYK:

cmyk(7%, 0%, 13%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral green tone, #A8B49C has RGB (168, 180, 156) and HSL (90°, 14%, 66%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #A8B49C is #A89CB4, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B4B49C.

Use #A8B49C in CSS: color: #A8B49C or background-color: #A8B49C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #A8B49C

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 9.67:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8B49C?

#A8B49C is a neutral green color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #A8B49C?

#A8B49C in RGB is (168, 180, 156) - 168 red, 180 green, and 156 blue.

How to use #A8B49C in CSS?

Use #A8B49C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #A8B49C?

#A89CB4 (complementary), #B4B49C (analogous), and #829471 (lighter shade) work well with #A8B49C.