#A3D9A1 Hex Color
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#a3d9a1 is a pale, unsaturated green that feels airy and clean. Its high lightness makes it a functional background color, maintaining strong contrast with standard black text. Because this shade is heavily desaturated, it avoids appearing neon and works best when paired with deep charcoal or dark forest tones. The hex code for this organic shade is #a3d9a1.
Questions about #a3d9a1
What is #a3d9a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3d9a1 is rgb(163, 217, 161), in HSL hsl(118, 42%, 74%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 26%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #a3d9a1 in a design?
#a3d9a1 works best when anchored by high-contrast, dark neutrals like charcoal or deep slate for text, which keeps the palette readable. For an accent, consider a muted terracotta or soft burgundy to provide the necessary warmth to balance this cool, airy shade.
Is #a3d9a1 readable on white or black?
#a3d9a1 has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.99:1 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.