#A3AA97 Hex Color
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#a3aa97 is an ashy, dusty lime shade with low saturation and a soft gray cast. Its muted lightness suggests growth and harmony without feeling bright or playful. Use it as a supporting tone in nature, sports, gaming, or energy drink branding, where it pairs well with charcoal. The hex code #a3aa97 supports clear black text at about an 8.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a3aa97
What is #a3aa97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3aa97 is rgb(163, 170, 151), in HSL hsl(82, 10%, 63%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 11%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #a3aa97?
#a3aa97 pairs especially well with charcoal, warm white, and terracotta. Charcoal supplies stronger definition, while terracotta adds restrained warmth without overpowering the shade. Use the lime as a supporting color beside darker text or earthy accents.
Is #a3aa97 readable on white or black?
#a3aa97 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.75:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.