Color #ADE151 Color / Colour Code #ADE151
This page shows the hex color code for color #ade151 (#ADE151). The colour is a green tone with 71% saturation and 60% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ADE151 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ADE151 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 52, 82, and 112 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 82, 202, and 322 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ADE151
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 82 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 82 to 127 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 82 with its complement at 262 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 #ADE151
Lightness variations at hue 82 and 71% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ADE151
Design Use Cases for #ADE151
Vibrant Brand Color
#ADE151 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 60% lightness, #ADE151 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
#ADE151 falls in the green range (hue 82). 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 #ADE151 (hue 82) to its complement at hue 262. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 112. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ade151, #8651e1);
CSS Code for #ADE151
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #ADE151 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #ADE151 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #ADE151 (#ADE151)
#ADE151 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 173 red, 225 green, and 81 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 82 degrees with 71% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ADE151 is 193/255 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 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 64% yellow, and 12% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ADE151 against white is 1.54:1 and against black is 13.67:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.67:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #8651E1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ADE151. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E1CE51 and #64E151, 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 #ADE151
- Enter your color value in HEX format.
- The tool converts it to RGB, HSL, CMYK format in real time.
- Copy the converted value to your clipboard.
What is HEX to RGB, HSL, CMYK color conversion
Converting from HEX to RGB, HSL, CMYK translates a color value between two different color models. Different color models are used in web design (HEX, RGB), print (CMYK), and color theory (HSL, HSV).
Related Tools & Colors
Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ADE151?
- #ADE151 is Color #ADE151, a green color (colour) with RGB(173, 225, 81), HSL(82, 71%, 60%), and CMYK(23%, 0%, 64%, 12%). Its perceived brightness is 193/255.
- Is #ADE151 accessible for text?
- Against white, #ADE151 has a contrast ratio of 1.54:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.67:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ADE151?
- The complementary colour is #8651E1 (hue 262). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E1CE51 and #64E151. The triadic palette adds #51ACE1 and #E151AC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ADE151 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ade151; or rgb(173, 225, 81); or hsl(82, 71%, 60%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 82 71% 60%; 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.