#A5B21C

Color Details

HEX
#A5B21C
RGB
rgb(165, 178, 28)
HSL
hsl(65, 73%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(7%, 0%, 84%, 30%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.98:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a5b21c
Contrast 8.98:1 AAA
White on #a5b21c
Contrast 2.34:1 Fail
#a5b21c on Black
Contrast 8.98:1 AAA
#a5b21c on White
Contrast 2.34:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b7c149
#c9d177
#dbe0a4
#848e16
#636b11
#42470b

Complement & Analogous

#281cb0
#5ab01c
#b0721c

Triadic

#1ca4b0
#b01ca4

Monochrome

#42470b #636b11 #a5b21c #c9d177 #dbe0a4 #edf0d2

Analogous

#b0721c #c89c60 #a5b21c #7bc049 #5ab01c #488d16

Complementary Mix

#636b11 #a5b21c #c9d177 #281cb0 #736bcc #1a1272

Nearby Colors

#a5b21b
#a5b21d
#a5b20c
#a5b22c

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About #A5B21C

#A5B21C converts to RGB(165, 178, 28) and HSL(65, 73%, 40%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#A5B21C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A5B21C?
RGB: 165, 178, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(165, 178, 28)
Is #A5B21C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A5B21C?
Complement: #281cb0.
Does #A5B21C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.34:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.98:1 (AAA (normal text)).