Color #ADEBCA Color / Colour Code #ADEBCA
This page shows the hex color code for color #adebca (#ADEBCA). 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 #ADEBCA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ADEBCA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 118, 148, and 178 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 148, 268, and 28 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ADEBCA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 148 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 148 to 193 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 148 with its complement at 328 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 #ADEBCA
Lightness variations at hue 148 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ADEBCA
Design Use Cases for #ADEBCA
Vibrant Brand Color
#ADEBCA 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
#ADEBCA 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
#ADEBCA falls in the green range (hue 148). 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 #ADEBCA (hue 148) to its complement at hue 328. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 178. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #adebca, #ebadce);
CSS Code for #ADEBCA
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #ADEBCA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #ADEBCA across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #ADEBCA (#ADEBCA)
#ADEBCA is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 173 red, 235 green, and 202 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 148 degrees with 61% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ADEBCA is 213/255 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, 14% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ADEBCA against white is 1.35:1 and against black is 15.51:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.51:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EBADCE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ADEBCA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #AFEBAD and #ADEBE9, 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 #ADEBCA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ADEBCA?
- #ADEBCA is Color #ADEBCA, a green color (colour) with RGB(173, 235, 202), HSL(148, 61%, 80%), and CMYK(26%, 0%, 14%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 213/255.
- Is #ADEBCA accessible for text?
- Against white, #ADEBCA has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.51:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ADEBCA?
- The complementary colour is #EBADCE (hue 328). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #AFEBAD and #ADEBE9. The triadic palette adds #CAADEB and #EBCAAD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ADEBCA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #adebca; or rgb(173, 235, 202); or hsl(148, 61%, 80%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 148 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.