#A3D2CA color
The hex color #A3D2CA is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.9% red, 82.4% green and 79.2% blue (163, 210, 202).
Its hue angle is 170°, with 34% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Whirlpool (#A5D8CD), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.63:1).
#A3D2CA color codes
| HEX | #A3D2CA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(163, 210, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.9%, 82.4%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(170, 34%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(170, 22%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 0%, 4%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.82, -16.92, -1.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.82, 16.96, 183.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.808, 58.142, 64.517) | |
| Decimal | 10736330 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A3D2CA, 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 #A3D2CA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A3D2CA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.63:1 | 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 #A3D2CA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cdcdcaProtanopia
no red cones#c4c6cbDeuteranopia
no green cones#96d4cfTritanopia
no blue cones#c9c9c9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a3d2ca; }
.text { color: #a3d2ca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a3d2ca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(163 210 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a3d2ca, #a3c3d2); }
Similar colors
#a5d8cdWhirlpool#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#98cbbaMint Twist#99c5c4Pastel Turquoise#afe3d6Ice Cube#b3e2d3Bay#bddfd8Antiguan#b8e0d0Jade Sea
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #A3D2CA?
- #A3D2CA is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Whirlpool. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A3D2CA?
- The RGB value is 163, 210, 202: 163 red, 210 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A3D2CA?
- The complementary color is #D2A3AB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A3D2CA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.63:1 and white text 1.66:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.