#A3CAA7 color
The hex color #A3CAA7 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.9% red, 79.2% green and 65.5% blue (163, 202, 167).
Its hue angle is 126°, with 27% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 21% black.
The closest named color is Limestoned (#A7CCA4), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.56:1).
#A3CAA7 color codes
| HEX | #A3CAA7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(163, 202, 167) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.9%, 79.2%, 65.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(126, 27%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(126, 19%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 17%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.77, -19.74, 13.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.77, 23.79, 146.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.198, 52.816, 44.47) | |
| Decimal | 10734247 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A3CAA7, 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 #A3CAA7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A3CAA7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.56:1 | 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 #A3CAA7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbc3a5Protanopia
no red cones#c4bfa9Deuteranopia
no green cones#9fc8c0Tritanopia
no blue cones#c0c0c0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a3caa7; }
.text { color: #a3caa7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a3caa7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(163 202 167 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a3caa7, #a3cabb); }
Similar colors
#a7cca4Limestoned#99cea0Garden Goddess#90cca3Irish Spring#acc9b2Gum Leaf#abca99Oh Pistachio#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#acddafBig Spender
Questions
- What color is #A3CAA7?
- #A3CAA7 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Limestoned. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A3CAA7?
- The RGB value is 163, 202, 167: 163 red, 202 green and 167 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A3CAA7?
- The complementary color is #CAA3C6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A3CAA7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.56:1 and white text 1.82:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.