#A3BD8C Hex Color
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A muted, unsaturated lime green, #a3bd8c offers a dusty, grounded aesthetic. Because this shade provides a 10.2:1 contrast ratio, black text remains highly legible against it. It serves as an effective, non-aggressive background color for UI design. To avoid a washed-out appearance, pair this hex code with dark charcoals or deep espresso browns rather than standard white or light neutrals.
Questions about #a3bd8c
What is #a3bd8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3bd8c is rgb(163, 189, 140), in HSL hsl(92, 27%, 65%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 26%, 26%.
What colors pair best with #a3bd8c for a professional look?
#a3bd8c functions best when paired with high-contrast, deep neutrals to prevent a washed-out appearance. Incorporating charcoal or deep espresso browns creates a balanced, modern palette that keeps your text readable while letting this muted green provide a soft, non-aggressive foundation.
Is #a3bd8c readable on white or black?
#a3bd8c has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.21:1 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.