#A3CDB4 Hex Color
Airy and soft pale mint green
This pale, minty green feels airy and clean. Because it is highly desaturated, #a3cdb4 works well as a subtle background or a secondary UI element rather than a dominant primary color. Pair it with soft charcoal or deep slate grays to anchor its delicacy. Since black text provides excellent contrast against this hex code, it remains readable for small details and UI copy.
Questions about #a3cdb4
What is #a3cdb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3cdb4 is rgb(163, 205, 180), in HSL hsl(144, 30%, 72%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 12%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #a3cdb4 in a professional palette?
This pale mint green works best when anchored by high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate for text. To add warmth, consider using subtle terracotta accents, which balance the inherent coolness of the green without overwhelming the airy aesthetic.
Is #a3cdb4 readable on white or black?
#a3cdb4 has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.94:1 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.