#A3C1AA color
The hex color #A3C1AA is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.9% red, 75.7% green and 66.7% blue (163, 193, 170).
Its hue angle is 134°, with 19% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Gum Leaf (#ACC9B2), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.77:1).
#A3C1AA color codes
| HEX | #A3C1AA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(163, 193, 170) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.9%, 75.7%, 66.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(134, 19%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(134, 16%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 12%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.34, -14.62, 8.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.34, 16.78, 150.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.428, 48.828, 45.264) | |
| Decimal | 10731946 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A3C1AA, 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 #A3C1AA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A3C1AA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.77:1 | 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 #A3C1AA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1bca9Protanopia
no red cones#bcb8abDeuteranopia
no green cones#9fc0baTritanopia
no blue cones#bababaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a3c1aa; }
.text { color: #a3c1aa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a3c1aa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(163 193 170 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a3c1aa, #a3c1b9); }
Similar colors
#acc9b2Gum Leaf#9db4a0Copper Patina#aebea6Meadow Morn#8ebaa6Lichen#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#a7cca4Limestoned#bcccb5Isle of Dreams#b2c8bdMisty Morning
Closest common color name: Dark Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #A3C1AA?
- #A3C1AA 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 #A3C1AA?
- The RGB value is 163, 193, 170: 163 red, 193 green and 170 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A3C1AA?
- The complementary color is #C1A3BA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A3C1AA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.77:1 and white text 1.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.