#A3B18B Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated lime offers a muted aesthetic that avoids the harsh brightness of typical greens. Because it is highly readable against black text, #a3b18b works well as a subtle background for editorial layouts or UI designs. Pair it with soft charcoals or deep espresso tones to ground its lightness. The hex code for this ashy green is #a3b18b.
Questions about #a3b18b
What is #a3b18b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3b18b is rgb(163, 177, 139), in HSL hsl(82, 20%, 62%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 21%, 31%.
What color palettes complement #a3b18b?
This dusty lime pairs best with earthy, grounded tones like terracotta for contrast or soft cream for a natural, airy feel. Avoid pairing it with high-saturation neons, which can overwhelm its subtle, unsaturated character and make the color look muddy.
Is #a3b18b readable on white or black?
#a3b18b 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.