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Pastel Green (RAL 6019)
Pastel Green (RAL 6019)
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Pastel Green (RAL 6019) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(185, 206, 172)Copy
HSLhsl(97, 26%, 74%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(97, 17%, 81%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(10%, 0%, 17%, 19%)Copy
Pastel Green (RAL 6019) Color Schemes
Complementary
#B9CEAC
Click to copy#C1ACCE
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#CACEAC
Click to copy#ACCEB0
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#B0ACCE
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#B9CEAC
Click to copy#F0F2EE
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#83A86C
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Click to copyPastel Green (RAL 6019) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.68 : 1
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Black background #000000
12.49 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.54 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
7.51 : 1
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Pastel Green (RAL 6019) Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Pastel Green (RAL 6019) Color Introduction
Definition
Pastel Green (RAL 6019) (HEX #B9CEAC) has the RGB value rgb(185, 206, 172), the HSL value hsl(97°, 26%, 74%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(10%, 0%, 17%, 19%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Pastel Green (RAL 6019) is #C1ACCE, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #CACEAC and #ACCEB0 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#B0ACCE, #CEACCA) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Pastel Green (RAL 6019) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Pastel Green (RAL 6019) has a contrast ratio of 1.68:1 against white and 12.49:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Pastel Green (RAL 6019) has a lightness of 74% and a saturation of 26%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: An extremely soft light green.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Pastel Green (RAL 6019) tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Pastel Green (RAL 6019) is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Pastel Green (RAL 6019) Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.