Color #ABE76F Color / Colour Code #ABE76F
This page shows the hex color code for color #abe76f (#ABE76F). The colour is a green tone with 71% saturation and 67% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ABE76F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ABE76F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 60, 90, and 120 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 90, 210, and 330 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ABE76F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 90 and saturation at 71%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 90 to 135 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 90 with its complement at 270 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #ABE76F
Lightness variations at hue 90 and 71% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ABE76F
Design Use Cases for #ABE76F
Vibrant Brand Color
#ABE76F has a strong 71% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 67% lightness, #ABE76F has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Success & Growth Indicators
#ABE76F falls in the green range (hue 90). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #ABE76F (hue 90) to its complement at hue 270. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 120. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #abe76f, #ab6fe7);
CSS Code for #ABE76F
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About Color #ABE76F (#ABE76F)
#ABE76F is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 171 red, 231 green, and 111 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 90 degrees with 71% saturation and 67% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ABE76F is 199/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 52% yellow, and 9% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ABE76F against white is 1.46:1 and against black is 14.39:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.39:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #AB6FE7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ABE76F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E7E76F and #6FE76F, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #ABE76F
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ABE76F?
- #ABE76F is Color #ABE76F, a green color (colour) with RGB(171, 231, 111), HSL(90, 71%, 67%), and CMYK(26%, 0%, 52%, 9%). Its perceived brightness is 199/255.
- Is #ABE76F accessible for text?
- Against white, #ABE76F has a contrast ratio of 1.46:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.39:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ABE76F?
- The complementary colour is #AB6FE7 (hue 270). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E7E76F and #6FE76F. The triadic palette adds #6FABE7 and #E76FAB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ABE76F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #abe76f; or rgb(171, 231, 111); or hsl(90, 71%, 67%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 90 71% 67%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.