#A3E1D6 Hex Color
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This very light, unsaturated teal feels airy and delicate. Because of its high lightness, it works best as a large background area rather than for fine text. The hex code #a3e1d6 offers enough contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for clean, minimal UI designs. Pair this shade with soft charcoal grays to ground the color without losing its refreshing, peaceful quality.
Questions about #a3e1d6
What is #a3e1d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3e1d6 is rgb(163, 225, 214), in HSL hsl(169, 51%, 76%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 5%, 12%.
Does #a3e1d6 work well for body text?
#a3e1d6 is generally too light and unsaturated for body text as it lacks sufficient contrast against standard white backgrounds. It serves best as a background color or decorative element, where you can pair it with dark charcoal text to maintain readability and visual balance.
What color schemes complement #a3e1d6?
Because #a3e1d6 is a delicate, airy teal, it pairs beautifully with earthy tones like terracotta or neutral charcoal. You can also create a monochromatic scheme by using deeper, more saturated teals to provide depth and structure without overwhelming the lightness of the base color.
Is #a3e1d6 readable on white or black?
#a3e1d6 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.29:1 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.