#A3BEA0 color
The hex color #A3BEA0 is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.9% red, 74.5% green and 62.7% blue (163, 190, 160).
Its hue angle is 114°, with 19% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Gum Leaf (#ACC9B2), a difference of 3.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.43:1).
#A3BEA0 color codes
| HEX | #A3BEA0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(163, 190, 160) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.9%, 74.5%, 62.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(114, 19%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(114, 16%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 16%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.29, -14.9, 12.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.29, 19.21, 140.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.862, 47.151, 40.252) | |
| Decimal | 10731168 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A3BEA0, 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 #A3BEA0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A3BEA0 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 #A3BEA0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c0b89eProtanopia
no red cones#bbb6a1Deuteranopia
no green cones#a1bcb5Tritanopia
no blue cones#b7b7b7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a3bea0; }
.text { color: #a3bea0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a3bea0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(163 190 160 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a3bea0, #a0beac); }
Similar colors
#acc9b2Gum Leaf#aebea6Meadow Morn#9db4a0Copper Patina#a4b88fNorway#b4c2a2Camping Grounds#a7cca4Limestoned#a8b59eSalvia#95b388Foliage
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #A3BEA0?
- #A3BEA0 is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Gum Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A3BEA0?
- The RGB value is 163, 190, 160: 163 red, 190 green and 160 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A3BEA0?
- The complementary color is #BBA0BE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A3BEA0?
- 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.