#A3BF6F color
The hex color #A3BF6F is a desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.9% red, 74.9% green and 43.5% blue (163, 191, 111).
Its hue angle is 81°, with 38% saturation and 59% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 42% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Fiddle-Leaf Fig (#A6C875), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.24:1).
#A3BF6F color codes
| HEX | #A3BF6F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(163, 191, 111) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.9%, 74.9%, 43.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(81, 38%, 59%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(81, 42%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 42%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.67, -22.74, 37.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.67, 43.61, 121.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.604, 46.196, 22.024) | |
| Decimal | 10731375 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A3BF6F, 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 #A3BF6F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A3BF6F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.24:1 | 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 #A3BF6F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c7b669Protanopia
no red cones#c3b573Deuteranopia
no green cones#a8b8acTritanopia
no blue cones#b5b5b5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a3bf6f; }
.text { color: #a3bf6f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a3bf6f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(163 191 111 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a3bf6f, #7bbf6f); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #A3BF6F?
- #A3BF6F is a desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Fiddle-Leaf Fig. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A3BF6F?
- The RGB value is 163, 191, 111: 163 red, 191 green and 111 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A3BF6F?
- The complementary color is #8B6FBF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A3BF6F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.24:1 and white text 2.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.