Mint Color / Colour Code #ADEBB8
This page shows the hex color code for mint (#ADEBB8). The colour is a green tone with 61% saturation and 80% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ADEBB8 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ADEBB8 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 101, 131, and 161 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 131, 251, and 11 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ADEBB8
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 131 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 131 to 176 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 131 with its complement at 311 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 #ADEBB8
Lightness variations at hue 131 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ADEBB8
Design Use Cases for #ADEBB8
Vibrant Brand Color
#ADEBB8 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
#ADEBB8 at 80% 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
#ADEBB8 falls in the green range (hue 131). 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 #ADEBB8 (hue 131) to its complement at hue 311. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 161. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #adebb8, #ebade0);
CSS Code for #ADEBB8
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #ADEBB8 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Mint (#ADEBB8)
#ADEBB8 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 173 red, 235 green, and 184 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 131 degrees with 61% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ADEBB8 is 211/255 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 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ADEBB8 against white is 1.37:1 and against black is 15.35:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.35:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EBADE0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ADEBB8. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C1EBAD and #ADEBD7, 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 #ADEBB8
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ADEBB8?
- #ADEBB8 is Mint, a green color (colour) with RGB(173, 235, 184), HSL(131, 61%, 80%), and CMYK(26%, 0%, 22%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 211/255.
- Is #ADEBB8 accessible for text?
- Against white, #ADEBB8 has a contrast ratio of 1.37:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.35:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ADEBB8?
- The complementary colour is #EBADE0 (hue 311). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C1EBAD and #ADEBD7. The triadic palette adds #B8ADEB and #EBB8AD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ADEBB8 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #adebb8; or rgb(173, 235, 184); or hsl(131, 61%, 80%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 131 61% 80%; 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.