Color #ADD246 Color / Colour Code #ADD246
This page shows the hex color code for color #add246 (#ADD246). The colour is a green tone with 61% saturation and 55% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ADD246 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ADD246 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 46, 76, and 106 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 76, 196, and 316 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ADD246
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 76 and saturation at 61%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 76 to 121 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 76 with its complement at 256 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 #ADD246
Lightness variations at hue 76 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ADD246
Design Use Cases for #ADD246
Vibrant Brand Color
#ADD246 has a strong 61% 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 55% lightness, #ADD246 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
#ADD246 falls in the green range (hue 76). 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 #ADD246 (hue 76) to its complement at hue 256. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 106. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #add246, #6c46d2);
CSS Code for #ADD246
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Colors visually similar to #ADD246 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #ADD246 (#ADD246)
#ADD246 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 173 red, 210 green, and 70 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 76 degrees with 61% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ADD246 is 183/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 67% yellow, and 18% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ADD246 against white is 1.74:1 and against black is 12.08:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.08:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #6C46D2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ADD246. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D2B246 and #67D246, 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 #ADD246
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ADD246?
- #ADD246 is Color #ADD246, a green color (colour) with RGB(173, 210, 70), HSL(76, 61%, 55%), and CMYK(18%, 0%, 67%, 18%). Its perceived brightness is 183/255.
- Is #ADD246 accessible for text?
- Against white, #ADD246 has a contrast ratio of 1.74:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.08:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ADD246?
- The complementary colour is #6C46D2 (hue 256). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D2B246 and #67D246. The triadic palette adds #46ADD2 and #D246AD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ADD246 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #add246; or rgb(173, 210, 70); or hsl(76, 61%, 55%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 76 61% 55%; 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.