#A3BE86 Hex Color
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#a3be86 is a pastel lime with a soft, yellow-leaning undertone. Its low saturation keeps it calm and fresh, so it works best as a background or supporting tone in spring, wellness, and baby product palettes. Pair it with deep plum or terracotta for contrast that holds up. Black text reads clearly on it at about 10.3:1, well past WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #a3be86
What is #a3be86 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3be86 is rgb(163, 190, 134), in HSL hsl(89, 30%, 64%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 29%, 25%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a3be86?
Deep plum, charcoal, and warm terracotta all sit well against #a3be86. Its low saturation lets bolder neighbors read richer, while pale pastels next to it tend to wash the whole palette out.
Is #a3be86 readable on white or black?
#a3be86 has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.26:1 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.