#A3F3DB color
The hex color #A3F3DB is a light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.9% red, 95.3% green and 85.9% blue (163, 243, 219).
Its hue angle is 162°, with 77% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 33% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Blister Pearl (#AAFFEE), a difference of 3.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.4:1).
#A3F3DB color codes
| HEX | #A3F3DB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(163, 243, 219) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.9%, 95.3%, 85.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(162, 77%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(162, 33%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(33%, 0%, 10%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.32, -29.51, 3.82) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.32, 29.76, 172.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.937, 76.999, 78.708) | |
| Decimal | 10744795 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A3F3DB, 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 #A3F3DB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A3F3DB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.4:1 | 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 #A3F3DB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eee9daProtanopia
no red cones#e0dfddDeuteranopia
no green cones#8df5ecTritanopia
no blue cones#e3e3e3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a3f3db; }
.text { color: #a3f3db; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a3f3db; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(163 243 219 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a3f3db, #a3e3f3); }
Similar colors
#aaffeeBlister Pearl#89f5e3Turquoise Pearl#b0efceSeafoam Splashes#99ffeeHello Winter#c0ffeeArabica Mint#96dfceBeach Glass#a0e2d4Menthol Kiss#a0e5d9Sea Glass Teal
Closest common color name: Light Teal.
Questions
- What color is #A3F3DB?
- #A3F3DB is a light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Blister Pearl. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A3F3DB?
- The RGB value is 163, 243, 219: 163 red, 243 green and 219 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A3F3DB?
- The complementary color is #F3A3BB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A3F3DB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.4:1 and white text 1.28:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.