#A3BDAC color
The hex color #A3BDAC is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.9% red, 74.1% green and 67.5% blue (163, 189, 172).
Its hue angle is 141°, with 16% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.43:1).
#A3BDAC color codes
| HEX | #A3BDAC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(163, 189, 172) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.9%, 74.1%, 67.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(141, 16%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(141, 14%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 9%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.29, -12.18, 5.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.29, 13.42, 155.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.747, 47.159, 45.978) | |
| Decimal | 10730924 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A3BDAC, 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 #A3BDAC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A3BDAC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.43:1 | 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 #A3BDAC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bdb9abProtanopia
no red cones#b8b5adDeuteranopia
no green cones#9fbcb8Tritanopia
no blue cones#b7b7b7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a3bdac; }
.text { color: #a3bdac; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a3bdac; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(163 189 172 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a3bdac, #a3bdb9); }
Similar colors
#9db4a0Copper Patina#acc9b2Gum Leaf#aebea6Meadow Morn#b2c8bdMisty Morning#91b6acTreetop#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#8ebaa6Lichen#a8b59eSalvia
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #A3BDAC?
- #A3BDAC 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 #A3BDAC?
- The RGB value is 163, 189, 172: 163 red, 189 green and 172 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A3BDAC?
- The complementary color is #BDA3B4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A3BDAC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.43:1 and white text 2.01:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.