#A3B18A Hex Color
Dusty sage green with organic appeal
This dusty, desaturated lime provides a grounded backdrop for nature-inspired branding or minimalist interfaces. Because black text offers high contrast against this shade, it works well for small, readable body copy. The hex code for this tone is #a3b18a. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep terracotta to keep the overall aesthetic feeling organic and cohesive rather than washed out.
Questions about #a3b18a
What is #a3b18a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3b18a is rgb(163, 177, 138), in HSL hsl(82, 20%, 62%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 22%, 31%.
Which color combinations work best with #a3b18a?
This muted sage green pairs naturally with charcoal for high-contrast typography, or terracotta for an earthy, balanced aesthetic. Using these darker, saturated neutrals prevents the design from appearing too washed out while maintaining a soft, organic feel.
Is #a3b18a readable on white or black?
#a3b18a has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.21:1 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.