#A3C4A3 Hex Color
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#a3c4a3 is a dusty, pastel green with heavy gray undertones. Because it sits on the unsaturated side, it avoids looking like a bright, artificial lawn green. It functions best as a supporting background color for natural branding or organic product design. Pair it with deep charcoal text to take advantage of its high contrast readability. The hex code for this soft shade is #a3c4a3.
Questions about #a3c4a3
What is #a3c4a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3c4a3 is rgb(163, 196, 163), in HSL hsl(120, 22%, 70%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 17%, 23%.
Does #a3c4a3 work well with dark text?
#a3c4a3 offers high contrast when paired with deep charcoal or near-black text, making it an excellent choice for readable web interfaces. Its muted nature prevents the harsh glare often found with brighter greens on digital screens.
What type of design benefits from #a3c4a3?
Use #a3c4a3 in projects requiring a calm, organic aesthetic such as wellness apps, natural skincare packaging, or sustainable branding. Its gray undertones provide a professional, unsaturated finish that feels grounded rather than playful or artificial.
Is #a3c4a3 readable on white or black?
#a3c4a3 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.98:1 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.