Color #ADE179 Color / Colour Code #ADE179
This page shows the hex color code for color #ade179 (#ADE179). The colour is a green tone with 63% saturation and 68% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ADE179 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ADE179 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 #ADE179
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 90 and saturation at 63%. 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 #ADE179
Lightness variations at hue 90 and 63% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ADE179
Design Use Cases for #ADE179
Vibrant Brand Color
#ADE179 has a strong 63% 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 68% lightness, #ADE179 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
#ADE179 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 #ADE179 (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, #ade179, #ad7ae1);
CSS Code for #ADE179
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Colors visually similar to #ADE179 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #ADE179 (#ADE179)
#ADE179 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 173 red, 225 green, and 121 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 90 degrees with 63% saturation and 68% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ADE179 is 198/255 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, 46% yellow, and 12% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ADE179 against white is 1.52:1 and against black is 13.82:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.82:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #AD7AE1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ADE179. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E1E17A and #7AE17A, 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 #ADE179
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ADE179?
- #ADE179 is Color #ADE179, a green color (colour) with RGB(173, 225, 121), HSL(90, 63%, 68%), and CMYK(23%, 0%, 46%, 12%). Its perceived brightness is 198/255.
- Is #ADE179 accessible for text?
- Against white, #ADE179 has a contrast ratio of 1.52:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.82:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ADE179?
- The complementary colour is #AD7AE1 (hue 270). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E1E17A and #7AE17A. The triadic palette adds #7AADE1 and #E17AAD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ADE179 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ade179; or rgb(173, 225, 121); or hsl(90, 63%, 68%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 90 63% 68%; 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.