Color #ADE79C Color / Colour Code #ADE79C
This page shows the hex color code for color #ade79c (#ADE79C). The colour is a green tone with 61% saturation and 76% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ADE79C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ADE79C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 76, 106, and 136 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 106, 226, and 346 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ADE79C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 106 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 106 to 151 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 106 with its complement at 286 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 #ADE79C
Lightness variations at hue 106 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ADE79C
Design Use Cases for #ADE79C
Vibrant Brand Color
#ADE79C 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.
Light Background Tint
#ADE79C at 76% 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
#ADE79C falls in the green range (hue 106). 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 #ADE79C (hue 106) to its complement at hue 286. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 136. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ade79c, #d69ce7);
CSS Code for #ADE79C
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Colors visually similar to #ADE79C based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #ADE79C (#ADE79C)
#ADE79C is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 173 red, 231 green, and 156 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 106 degrees with 61% saturation and 76% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ADE79C is 205/255 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 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 32% yellow, and 9% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ADE79C against white is 1.43:1 and against black is 14.69:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.69:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D69CE7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ADE79C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D3E79C and #9CE7B0, 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 #ADE79C
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ADE79C?
- #ADE79C is Color #ADE79C, a green color (colour) with RGB(173, 231, 156), HSL(106, 61%, 76%), and CMYK(25%, 0%, 32%, 9%). Its perceived brightness is 205/255.
- Is #ADE79C accessible for text?
- Against white, #ADE79C has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.69:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ADE79C?
- The complementary colour is #D69CE7 (hue 286). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D3E79C and #9CE7B0. The triadic palette adds #9CAEE7 and #E79CAE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ADE79C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ade79c; or rgb(173, 231, 156); or hsl(106, 61%, 76%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 106 61% 76%; 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.