Color #ADDCBB Color / Colour Code #ADDCBB
This page shows the hex color code for color #addcbb (#ADDCBB). The colour is a green tone with 40% saturation and 77% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ADDCBB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ADDCBB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 108, 138, and 168 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 138, 258, and 18 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ADDCBB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 138 and saturation at 40%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 138 to 183 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 138 with its complement at 318 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 #ADDCBB
Lightness variations at hue 138 and 40% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ADDCBB
Design Use Cases for #ADDCBB
Balanced UI Color
At 40% saturation, #ADDCBB strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Light Background Tint
#ADDCBB at 77% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Success & Growth Indicators
#ADDCBB falls in the green range (hue 138). 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 #ADDCBB (hue 138) to its complement at hue 318. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 168. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #addcbb, #dcadce);
CSS Code for #ADDCBB
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Colors visually similar to #ADDCBB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #ADDCBB across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #ADDCBB (#ADDCBB)
#ADDCBB is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 173 red, 220 green, and 187 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 138 degrees with 40% saturation and 77% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ADDCBB is 202/255 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 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow, and 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ADDCBB against white is 1.53:1 and against black is 13.73:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.73:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DCADCE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ADDCBB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #B6DCAD and #ADDCD2, 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 #ADDCBB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ADDCBB?
- #ADDCBB is Color #ADDCBB, a green color (colour) with RGB(173, 220, 187), HSL(138, 40%, 77%), and CMYK(21%, 0%, 15%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 202/255.
- Is #ADDCBB accessible for text?
- Against white, #ADDCBB has a contrast ratio of 1.53:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.73:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ADDCBB?
- The complementary colour is #DCADCE (hue 318). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #B6DCAD and #ADDCD2. The triadic palette adds #BBADDC and #DCBBAD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ADDCBB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #addcbb; or rgb(173, 220, 187); or hsl(138, 40%, 77%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 138 40% 77%; 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.