#A3AA99 Hex Color
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#a3aa99 is an ashy, dusty lime shade softened by strong gray undertones and low saturation. Its light, muted character suggests growth, harmony, kindness, and dependability without feeling bright. The hex code #a3aa99 works well as a supporting tone in nature, sports, gaming, and energy drink palettes. Black text reads clearly against it.
Questions about #a3aa99
What is #a3aa99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3aa99 is rgb(163, 170, 153), in HSL hsl(85, 9%, 63%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 10%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a3aa99 in a palette?
#a3aa99 pairs well with charcoal for readable interfaces, while muted burgundy or warm terracotta adds contrast without overpowering its dusty green base, making the combination useful for outdoor branding, sports graphics, and restrained gaming themes.
Is #a3aa99 readable on white or black?
#a3aa99 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.76:1 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.