#ABD0C3 color
The hex color #ABD0C3 is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 67.1% red, 81.6% green and 76.5% blue (171, 208, 195).
Its hue angle is 159°, with 28% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Whirlpool (#A5D8CD), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.54:1).
#ABD0C3 color codes
| HEX | #ABD0C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 208, 195) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(67.1%, 81.6%, 76.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(159, 28%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(159, 18%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 6%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.58, -14.82, 2.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.58, 15.01, 170.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.198, 57.708, 60.166) | |
| Decimal | 11260099 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ABD0C3, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #ABD0C3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ABD0C3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #ABD0C3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cecbc2Protanopia
no red cones#c7c6c4Deuteranopia
no green cones#a3d1ccTritanopia
no blue cones#c8c8c8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #abd0c3; }
.text { color: #abd0c3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #abd0c3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(171 208 195 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #abd0c3, #abcbd0); }
Similar colors
#a5d8cdWhirlpool#b8e0d0Jade Sea#98cbbaMint Twist#b4d5bdFrosted Fir#b3e2d3Bay#b2c8bdMisty Morning#acc9b2Gum Leaf#bddfd8Antiguan
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #ABD0C3?
- #ABD0C3 is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Whirlpool. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ABD0C3?
- The RGB value is 171, 208, 195: 171 red, 208 green and 195 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ABD0C3?
- The complementary color is #D0ABB8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ABD0C3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.54:1 and white text 1.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.