#A3B296 Hex Color
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#a3b296 is a dusty, pastel lime with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its soft, ashy finish suggests peace, gentleness, growth, and dependability. Use the hex code #a3b296 as a background for spring branding, baby products, nature interfaces, or sports graphics. Black body text reads clearly at about a 9.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a3b296
What is #a3b296 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3b296 is rgb(163, 178, 150), in HSL hsl(92, 15%, 64%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 16%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #a3b296?
For a calm palette, #a3b296 pairs well with charcoal, cream, muted terracotta, and warm brown, creating gentle contrast while preserving its natural, springlike character for packaging, interfaces, and soft editorial layouts. Use darker accents for text, borders, or focal areas.
Does #a3b296 read as warm or cool?
#a3b296 reads as a soft, slightly cool green because its lime-leaning hue is muted by gray, rather than warmed by yellow or brown; its low saturation keeps the color calm and understated instead of bright or energetic. Warm neutrals can balance it.
Is #a3b296 readable on white or black?
#a3b296 has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.36:1 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.