#A3FBAD color
The hex color #A3FBAD is a light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.9% red, 98.4% green and 67.8% blue (163, 251, 173).
Its hue angle is 127°, with 92% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 35% cyan, 0% magenta, 31% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Creamy Mint (#AAFFAA), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.96:1).
#A3FBAD color codes
| HEX | #A3FBAD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(163, 251, 173) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.9%, 98.4%, 67.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(127, 92%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(127, 35%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 0%, 31%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.59, -41.77, 29.26) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.59, 50.99, 144.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.141, 79.795, 51.918) | |
| Decimal | 10746797 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A3FBAD, 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 #A3FBAD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A3FBAD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.96:1 | 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 #A3FBAD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fdeca8Protanopia
no red cones#f0e3b1Deuteranopia
no green cones#97f7e7Tritanopia
no blue cones#e7e7e7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a3fbad; }
.text { color: #a3fbad; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a3fbad; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(163 251 173 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a3fbad, #a3fbd9); }
Similar colors
#aaffaaCreamy Mint#b6ffbbLight Mint#98fb98Pale Green#98fb98Toxic Frog#befdb7Glow in the Dark#98ff98Mint Green#98ff97Mint to Be#90ee90Light Green
Questions
- What color is #A3FBAD?
- #A3FBAD is a light, vivid green, closest to the named color Creamy Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A3FBAD?
- The RGB value is 163, 251, 173: 163 red, 251 green and 173 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A3FBAD?
- The complementary color is #FBA3F1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A3FBAD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.96:1 and white text 1.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.