#A3B565 Hex Color
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This muted olive-yellow is gentle and warm. Because it lacks high saturation, the hex code #a3b565 serves as a grounding background for natural, spring-themed palettes. It provides excellent readability for black text, achieving a 9.4:1 contrast ratio. Designers should pair this shade with deep charcoal or navy to avoid a washed-out appearance, as it risks feeling muddy when placed directly against pure white.
Questions about #a3b565
What is #a3b565 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3b565 is rgb(163, 181, 101), in HSL hsl(74, 35%, 55%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 44%, 29%.
What colors pair best with #a3b565?
Is #a3b565 readable on white or black?
#a3b565 has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.35:1 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.