#A8C379 Color Information

Hex color code: #A8C379

The hex color #A8C379 is a pastel green with RGB values of (168, 195, 121) and HSL of (82°, 38%, 62%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Sea Green

HEX

#A8C379

RGB

168, 195, 121

HSL

82°, 38%, 62%

CMYK

14%, 0%, 38%, 24%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #A8C379;
background-color: #A8C379;
border-color: #A8C379;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #A8C379;
border: 2px solid #A8C379;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#A8C379]
text-[#A8C379]
border-[#A8C379]
shadow-[0_0_10px_A8C379]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A8C379, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #A8C379; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #A8C379; 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 #A8C379; background-color: #A8C37915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #A8C37920; border-left: 4px solid #A8C379; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #A8C379; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #A8C379 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

168, 195, 121

Red: 168 / Green: 195 / Blue: 121

HSL

82°, 38%, 62%

Hue: 82° / Saturation: 38% / Lightness: 62%

CMYK

14%, 0%, 38%, 24%

Cyan: 14% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 38% / Key: 24%

What color is #A8C379?

#A8C379 is a green hue associated with nature and harmony.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9479C3

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #A8C379 to RGB:

rgb(168, 195, 121)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #A8C379 to HSL:

hsl(82, 38%, 62%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #A8C379 to CMYK:

cmyk(14%, 0%, 38%, 24%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel green tone, #A8C379 has RGB (168, 195, 121) and HSL (82°, 38%, 62%). Known for evoking nature and harmony, this green hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #A8C379 is #9479C3, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #C3B979.

Use #A8C379 in CSS: color: #A8C379 or background-color: #A8C379. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #A8C379

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.75:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8C379?

#A8C379 is a pastel green color - a green hue that evokes nature and harmony.

What is the RGB value of #A8C379?

#A8C379 in RGB is (168, 195, 121) - 168 red, 195 green, and 121 blue.

How to use #A8C379 in CSS?

Use #A8C379 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #A8C379?

#9479C3 (complementary), #C3B979 (analogous), and #84A54A (lighter shade) work well with #A8C379.