Color #ADEFBC Color / Colour Code #ADEFBC
This page shows the hex color code for color #adefbc (#ADEFBC). The colour is a green tone with 67% saturation and 81% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ADEFBC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ADEFBC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 104, 134, and 164 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 134, 254, and 14 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ADEFBC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 134 and saturation at 67%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 134 to 179 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 134 with its complement at 314 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 #ADEFBC
Lightness variations at hue 134 and 67% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ADEFBC
Design Use Cases for #ADEFBC
Vibrant Brand Color
#ADEFBC has a strong 67% 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
#ADEFBC at 81% 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
#ADEFBC falls in the green range (hue 134). 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 #ADEFBC (hue 134) to its complement at hue 314. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 164. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #adefbc, #efaee0);
CSS Code for #ADEFBC
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Colors visually similar to #ADEFBC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #ADEFBC (#ADEFBC)
#ADEFBC is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 173 red, 239 green, and 188 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 134 degrees with 67% saturation and 81% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ADEFBC 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 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ADEFBC against white is 1.32:1 and against black is 15.85:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.85:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EFAEE0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ADEFBC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #BFEFAE and #AEEFDE, 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 #ADEFBC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ADEFBC?
- #ADEFBC is Color #ADEFBC, a green color (colour) with RGB(173, 239, 188), HSL(134, 67%, 81%), and CMYK(28%, 0%, 21%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 213/255.
- Is #ADEFBC accessible for text?
- Against white, #ADEFBC has a contrast ratio of 1.32:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.85:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ADEFBC?
- The complementary colour is #EFAEE0 (hue 314). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #BFEFAE and #AEEFDE. The triadic palette adds #BDAEEF and #EFBDAE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ADEFBC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #adefbc; or rgb(173, 239, 188); or hsl(134, 67%, 81%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 134 67% 81%; 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.