#A3B57D Hex Color
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Muted and lightly gray, #a3b57d is a dusty lime with a soft pastel finish. Its low saturation creates a gentle, youthful feel, while green-yellow undertones suggest growth and harmony without looking loud. The hex code #a3b57d works well as a supporting tone in spring branding, nature packaging, and sports or gaming interfaces. Black text reads clearly on this color.
Questions about #a3b57d
What is #a3b57d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3b57d is rgb(163, 181, 125), in HSL hsl(79, 27%, 60%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 31%, 29%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a3b57d?
#a3b57d pairs well with warm neutrals, cream, muted terracotta, and deep charcoal, grounding its soft green-yellow cast without overpowering it and creating a calm palette for packaging, branding, and interface accents.
Is #a3b57d suitable for text?
#a3b57d works well as a background with black or very dark text, while white text has limited contrast and should not be your default for small labels, buttons, or other accessibility-sensitive interface content.
Is #a3b57d readable on white or black?
#a3b57d has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.46:1 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.