#A3BCA2 color
The hex color #A3BCA2 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.9% red, 73.7% green and 63.5% blue (163, 188, 162).
Its hue angle is 118°, with 16% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.27:1).
#A3BCA2 color codes
| HEX | #A3BCA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(163, 188, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.9%, 73.7%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(118, 16%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(118, 14%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 14%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.78, -13.51, 10.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.78, 17.01, 142.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.608, 46.361, 41.037) | |
| Decimal | 10730658 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A3BCA2, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #A3BCA2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A3BCA2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #A3BCA2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bdb7a1Protanopia
no red cones#b9b4a3Deuteranopia
no green cones#a1bab4Tritanopia
no blue cones#b5b5b5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a3bca2; }
.text { color: #a3bca2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a3bca2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(163 188 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a3bca2, #a2bcae); }
Similar colors
#9db4a0Copper Patina#aebea6Meadow Morn#acc9b2Gum Leaf#a8b59eSalvia#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#9ead92Rooftop Garden#a4b88fNorway#bcccb5Isle of Dreams
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #A3BCA2?
- #A3BCA2 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Copper Patina. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A3BCA2?
- The RGB value is 163, 188, 162: 163 red, 188 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A3BCA2?
- The complementary color is #BBA2BC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A3BCA2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.27:1 and white text 2.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.